Which of the Following Is Most True About E

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most true about E.M.Jellinek?

• A)He argued that alcoholism is a disease in a manner similar to cancer or pneumonia.
• B)He agreed with many of his critics that alcoholism reflected moral failings on the part of the patient in certain ways, but at its core it was a disease.
• C)He argued that the disease model of alcoholism allowed the person to focus on recovery without having to defend himself or herself from criticism that he or she lacked moral fiber.
• D)He argued that the substance use disorders presented many patterns of symptoms that progressed through predictable stages, and might possibly end in the individual's death.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

The digestive tract from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.

Submucosa

The layer of the alimentary canal located between the mucosa and the muscular layer.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food and used by our bodies for growth, energy, and maintaining health.

Mucus

A sticky, slimy substance produced by mucous membranes in the body, acting as a lubricant and protective barrier against foreign particles and microbes.