How Long Must a Person Experience a Depressed Mood for Most

question 10

Multiple Choice

How long must a person experience a depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, in order to be diagnosed with dysthymia?

• A) six months
• B) one year
• C) eighteen months
• D) two years

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Definitions:

Cytoplasm

Protoplasm of the cell surrounding the nucleus.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting mainly of water and proteins.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that help maintain blood pressure and volume, and are critical for proper muscle and nerve function.

Excretion Route

Pathways through which waste products are eliminated from the body, including the renal, respiratory, digestive, and integumentary systems.