Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Onset of Schizophrenia

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the onset of schizophrenia is MOST accurate?

• A)The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.
• B)The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 45 and on).
• C)The symptoms usually emerge during adolescence or early adulthood.
• D)The onset of schizophrenia is spread evenly across almost all age groups.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate located at the ends of long bones, where new bone tissue is produced during childhood and adolescence.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily consisting of a shaft and two ends, which are mostly found in the appendicular skeleton such as the femur and humerus.

Articular Cartilage

Smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, minimizing friction and absorbing shock.

Bone Growth

A physiological process involving the increase in size of bones through cell division and the deposition of new bone tissue, essential for skeletal development.