Because It Is an Enclosed Compartment of Fluid Under Pressure

question 17

Multiple Choice

Because it is an enclosed compartment of fluid under pressure, the coelom can serve as a _____, which shapes the body of soft animals.

• A) food vessel
• B) pressure balloon
• C) hydrostatic skeleton
• D) cartilaginous skeleton
• E) storage compartment

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom

A physical symptom that can cause significant distress or impairment, which may be related to psychological factors.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Severe Anxiety

An intense, overwhelming form of anxiety that can impair day-to-day functioning and quality of life.

Somatic Symptom Disorders

A group of psychological disorders in which the person experiences physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a general medical condition, leading to significant distress and impairment.