How Is the Body of Humans and Most Vertebrates Supported

question 64

Multiple Choice

How is the body of humans and most vertebrates supported?

• A) primarily by an endoskeleton
• B) primarily by an exoskeleton
• C) primarily by joined exo- and endoskeletons
• D) primarily by a hydrostatic skeleton

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Definitions:

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of officially recognized psychiatric disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by persistent patterns of behavior, thought, or emotions that are significantly distressing or disabling.

Dissociative Fugue

A psychological state in which a person loses awareness of their identity or other important autobiographical information and often engages in unexpected travel.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by the inability to recall important personal information, usually after a traumatic or stressful event.