Melanie Has Lost a Significant Amount of Weight and Hasn't

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Multiple Choice

Melanie has lost a significant amount of weight and hasn't been able to sleep since she broke up with her boyfriend a month ago.She feels guilty for not having spent enough time with him while they were together and is having difficulty thinking about anything else.She is still happy to go to dance class and her weekly pizza night with friends,but often finds that she's moving more slowly throughout her day.Her parents have observed that she also seems to be moving more slowly than before.Can Melanie be diagnosed with major depressive disorder?

• A) Yes.
• B) No, because it was triggered by a break-up.
• C) No, because it hasn't persisted long enough.
• D) No, because it's not clear that she has depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in most activities.

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Definitions:

Proprioceptors

are sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints, providing information about body position and movement.

Dermis

The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Glossopharyngeal

The ninth cranial nerve, which is involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex, as well as controlling some muscles and salivary glands.

Trigeminal

Pertaining to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.