A Runner Trips and Falls in the Last Lap of the Race

question 345

Multiple Choice

A runner trips and falls in the last lap of the race. Her frustration is intense because

• A)her frustration is social.
• B)of external frustration.
• C)the goal is near.
• D)the situation is life-threatening.

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Definitions:

Carotenemia

A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin caused by increased levels of carotene, often resulting from excessive intake of carotene-rich foods.

Polycythemia

A medical condition characterized by an increased number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

Psoriasis

A chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.

Pitting

A type of edema where pressure applied to the skin leaves an indentation, often used in clinical assessments for fluid retention.