What Likely Underlies the Abnormalities Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Predisposition

question 40

Multiple Choice

What likely underlies the abnormalities associated with metabolic syndrome and predisposition to diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

• A) ​highly acidic blood
• B) ​highly alkaline blood
• C) ​a pro-inflammatory state
• D) ​poor digestion
• E) ​a lack of excitatory neurotransmitters

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Definitions:

Classical Psychoanalysis

A method of psychotherapy that involves exploring unconscious desires and conflicts through techniques like dream interpretation and free association, rooted in Freudian theory.

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Adlerian Therapy

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