Climacteric Refers To

question 199

Multiple Choice

Climacteric refers to:

• A) the loss of reproductive ability in the male.
• B) a relatively abrupt change in the body brought about by hormonal changes.
• C) the loss of reproductive ability in the female.
• D) a change in sexual potency.

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Definitions:

Positive

Characterized by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features, often indicating approval or good outcomes.

Negative Symptoms

In psychiatry, these refer to the absence or reduction of normal emotions or behaviors, often seen in conditions like schizophrenia.

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of a disorder that are present and observed, typically referring to psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and withdrawal from reality.