The Class of Disorders in Which People Lose Contact with Portions

question 299

Multiple Choice

The class of disorders in which people lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory resulting in disruptions in their sense of identity is known as the

• A) somatoform disorders.
• B) psychosomatic disorders.
• C) anxiety disorders.
• D) dissociative disorders.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells, providing structural and biochemical support to tissues and organs.

Elastin

A protein in connective tissue that provides elasticity and resilience, allowing tissues like skin and lungs to resume shape after stretching or contracting.

Fibrous Protein

Proteins that have a structural function, characterized by elongated and insoluble molecular structures, such as collagen in connective tissues.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs in the body.