Santana Has Been Showing Uncontrollable Sneezing for the Last Two

question 3

Multiple Choice

Santana has been showing uncontrollable sneezing for the last two weeks.The doctor finds that Santana does not have a cold or allergies and that the sneezes are unusual in their rate and rhythm and Santana's eyes do not close during the sneeze.Her husband says that Santana does not sneeze in her sleep.All of these signs suggest that Santana's sneezing is a(n) __________ disorder.

• A) somatization
• B) organic mental
• C) conversion
• D) dissociative

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Definitions:

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of many cells, involved in movement and sensory functions.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus.

Tidal Volume

The amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath under resting conditions, important in respiratory physiology.

Inspiratory Capacity

The maximum amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal exhalation, used in assessing lung function.