Excessive or Unrealistic Apprehension That Causes Physical Symptoms and Lasts

question 39

Multiple Choice

Excessive or unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms and lasts for 6 months or longer is:

• A)panic attack.
• B)a phobia.
• C)generalized anxiety disorder.
• D)obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Definitions:

Somatic Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that sends impulses from the central nervous system to skeletal muscle cells, causing them to contract.

Autonomic Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cells that are part of the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions.

Effector Organ

Any organ or tissue that responds to nerve impulses by performing a specific function, such as a muscle contracting or a gland secreting hormones.

Sympathetic Effect

The body's response to stress, often described as the "fight or flight" reaction, mediated by the sympathetic nervous system.