The Proposition That All Diseases Can Be Explained by Disturbances

question 15

Multiple Choice

The proposition that all diseases can be explained by disturbances in physiological processes

• A) is the basis of the biomedical model.
• B) is no longer the dominant view in the field of medicine.
• C) has never been widely accepted.
• D) is consistent with an emphasis on psychosocial factors.

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Definitions:

Interstitial Cells

Specialized cells in the testes responsible for the production of testosterone.

Testis

A male reproductive organ that produces sperm and hormones, including testosterone.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to feed young offspring, predominant in female mammals.

Modified Sweat Glands

Specialized sweat glands such as mammary glands which serve additional functions beyond thermoregulation, including the secretion of milk.