A Bodily Symptom That Mimics a Physical Disability but Is

question 45

Multiple Choice

A bodily symptom that mimics a physical disability but is actually caused by anxiety or emotional distress is called a(n)

• A)dissociation.
• B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C)hypomanic episode.
• D)conversion disorder.

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Definitions:

Intercellular Spaces

Gaps or areas between individual cells within a tissue, which allow for the exchange of gases and the transfer of nutrients and waste.

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in plant cells and some algae that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose.

Waxy Cuticle

A protective, hydrophobic layer found on the outer surface of plant leaves and stems, consisting mainly of waxes and lipids, which helps to reduce water loss.

Mesophyll

The inner tissue of a leaf, containing chloroplasts where photosynthesis takes place.