Which of the Following Is True of Major Depressive Episode

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of major depressive episode?

• A) It does not begin until adolescence.
• B) It is equally common in men and women.
• C) It occurs five times as often in elderly people as in middle-aged adults.
• D) It is the most prevalent mood episode.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Activity

Physical activity that occurs in the absence of enough oxygen for the complete burning of sugars, resulting in lactic acid production.

Slow-twitch Fibers

Muscle fibers characterized by their ability to sustain long endurance activities; they fatigue slower compared to fast-twitch fibers and are rich in mitochondria.

Muscular Strength

The maximal force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert against resistance in a single effort.

Anaerobic Respiration

A form of respiration using electron acceptors other than oxygen. It often occurs in bacteria and in muscle cells where oxygen is scarce.