When a Person Has PTSD, Involuntary Memories Can Be Triggered

question 115

Multiple Choice

When a person has PTSD, involuntary memories can be triggered by:

• A) internal cues like feelings or thoughts.
• B) external cues like sights, sounds, or smells.
• C) both internal and external cues.
• D) neither internal nor external cues.

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Definitions:

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit sensory and motor information throughout the body.

Parietal Cells

Cells located in the lining of the stomach that secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, essential for digestion and vitamin B12 absorption, respectively.

Intrinsic Factor

Intrinsic factor is a protein produced by the stomach lining that is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12, necessary for the production of red blood cells.

HCl

HCl, or hydrochloric acid, is a strong, corrosive acid commonly used in laboratory and industrial applications, and naturally present in gastric acid to aid in digestion.