Nearly One in ______ Americans Is Directly Affected by a Diagnosable

question 31

Multiple Choice

Nearly one in ______ Americans is directly affected by a diagnosable mental illness at some point in their lives.

• A) two
• B) three
• C) four
• D) five

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Definitions:

Diastole

The phase of the heart cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood following contraction.

Pallor

An abnormal paleness of the skin, often indicative of anemia, shock, or serious illness.

Capillary Refill

A test to assess blood circulation where pressure is applied to a nail bed and the time is measured for color to return.

Cardiac Cycle

The complete sequence of events in the heart from the beginning of one heartbeat to the beginning of the next, including systole and diastole phases.