A Central Feature of Hypochondriasis Is

question 103

Multiple Choice

A central feature of hypochondriasis is

• A) interpretation of harmful stimuli as nonthreatening.
• B) interpretation of almost any physical sensation or symptom as threatening.
• C) a distrust of medical personnel.
• D) more acute physical sensations than someone without hypochondriasis.

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Definitions:

Euchromatin

A loosely coiled chromatin that is generally capable of transcription. Compare with heterochromatin.

Heterochromatin

Heterochromatin is a tightly packed form of DNA, which makes it transcriptionally inactive, contributing to the regulation of genes and maintenance of chromosome structure.

Kinases

Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from ATP to acceptor molecules. See protein kinases. Compare with phosphatases.

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, critical in the structure of nucleic acids and ATP.