Which of the Following Features Characterize Somatic Symptom Disorder

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following features characterize somatic symptom disorder?

• A)Distressing somatic symptoms and abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to these symptoms
• B)Medically unexplained somatic symptoms
• C)One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function
• D)A medical symptom or condition other than a mental disorder is present

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Definitions:

Operon

A group of genes in prokaryotes that are transcribed together and regulated by a single promoter and operator sequence, facilitating coordinated expression of genes with related functions.

Transcription

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, particularly messenger RNA, paving the way for protein synthesis in cells.

Phosphorylation

A biochemical process that involves the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, such as a protein, which can alter the molecule's function.

Post-Translational Modification

A biochemical process that occurs to a protein after it has been synthesized, altering its function.