An Individual Who Feels the Need to Check and Recheck

question 35

Multiple Choice

An individual who feels the need to check and recheck repeatedly whether or not the stove was turned off is probably suffering from a(n) _____. 

• A) ​obsessive-compulsive disorder 
• B) ​phobia 
• C) ​generalized anxiety disorder 
• D) ​major depressive disorder 
• E) ​persistent memory loss

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Definitions:

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue that house cells.

Spongy Bone

Also known as cancellous or trabecular bone; a less dense, more porous form of bone found at the ends of long bones and in the vertebrae.

Trabeculae

A network of bony fibers in spongy bone that adds strength and supports the marrow.

Compact Bone

The dense, hard outer layer of bone that provides strength and support and contains passageways for blood vessels and nerves.