A 23-Year-Old Patient Presents with Multiple Small Aphthous Ulcers in His

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Multiple Choice

A 23-year-old patient presents with multiple small aphthous ulcers in his vestibular mucosa. He also has nodular submucosal swellings in his vestibules and lips. He is losing weight and has occasional abdominal pain. Biopsy of the oral nodules shows the presence of small noncaseating granulomas. He should be investigated for the possibility of:

• A) Metastatic colorectal cancer
• B) Tuberculosis
• C) Behçet's syndrome
• D) Crohn's disease
• E) Secondary syphilis

Describe the psychophysiological mechanisms involved in the stress response.

Distinguish between Type A and Type B personality behavioral patterns in relation to stress.

Analyze the impact of stress in the workplace.

Identify behavioral problems as manifestations of stress.

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Definitions:

Limbs

The arms and legs of a human or the analogous appendages in other animals, used for movement and manipulation.

Digits

The numbers from 0 to 9 used in counting and calculations, and also refer to the fingers and toes in humans.

Movement

The action or process of moving or being moved, pertinent to physical processes and mechanics within biological systems.

Glabrous Skin

Areas of the skin that are naturally hairless, such as the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.