A Physician Reports That She Has Never Encountered Depression in Patients

question 190

Multiple Choice

A physician reports that she has never encountered depression in patients who exercise regularly.Is this report consistent with research findings?

• A) Yes, because physicians seldom recognize depression when it is present.
• B) No, because there is no demonstrated relationship between exercise and depression.
• C) Yes, because regular exercise can reduce the likelihood of becoming depressed.
• D) No, because patients may be exercising to overcome an already existing depression.

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Definitions:

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Macrophage

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B Lymphocyte

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