Select All That Apply

question 40

Multiple Choice

Select all that apply.Which of the following are hypotheses used to explain the relation of itching to scratching?

• A)We scratch to remove the possible irritant that may be bothering us.
• B)Scratching is a naturally pleasurable experience, which then masks the itch.
• C)Scratching is a natural reaction to severe pain, which is how the body perceives an itch.
• D)Tissue damage caused by scratching initiates an autoimmune response, which acts to reduce the risk caused by the original irritant.

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