Previous Illnesses, Operations, Injuries, Diseases, Allergies, and Immunizations Are All

question 28

Multiple Choice

Previous illnesses, operations, injuries, diseases, allergies, and immunizations are all part of the:

• A) past medical history.
• B) social history.
• C) family history.
• D) review of systems.
• E) history of present illness.

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Definitions:

HPA Axis

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis, a complex system of interactions between endocrine glands that regulate stress response and other body processes.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands, often in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.

Glycogen

A form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles, used as a source of energy in animals and humans.

Sexual Drive

The biological and psychological aspects of a person's desire or urge to engage in sexual activity.