A Persistent State of Physiological Arousal or Exaggerated Response to Certain

question 49

Multiple Choice

A persistent state of physiological arousal or exaggerated response to certain stimuli,particularly those associated with a traumatic event,occurs with …

• A) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• B) agoraphonia.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) social anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Foramen Ovale

An opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart in the fetus, which normally closes soon after birth.

Phrenic Veins

Veins that drain blood from the diaphragm, important for the return of blood to the heart.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.

Median Cubital Vein

A superficial vein located in the cubital fossa that connects the cephalic and basilic veins, commonly used for venipuncture.