If a Person Complains of a Wide Variety of Physical

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a person complains of a wide variety of physical symptoms over time in the absence of a physical basis for the symptoms, the diagnosis would likely be:

• A) conversion disorder.
• B) somatic symptom disorder.
• C) body dysmorphic disorder.
• D) psychophysiological disorder.

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Definitions:

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the innermost part of the kidney or the lower part of the brainstem.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or body part, such as the brain, kidney, or adrenal gland, often involved in complex functions.

Glomerulus

A small, dense network of capillaries encased in the Bowman's capsule within the kidney, where blood filtration begins in urine formation.

Urine Culture

A laboratory test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi that may be causing a urinary tract infection.