The Hormone That Is the Basis for a Pregnancy Test

question 32

Multiple Choice

The hormone that is the basis for a pregnancy test is

• A) LH.
• B) progesterone.
• C) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
• D) human placental lactogen (hPL).
• E) relaxin.

Comprehend the treatment and prognosis for psychological disorders, including the effect of therapeutic interventions.

Recognize the significance of early experiences and trauma in the development of psychological disorders.

Understand how cognitive processes and maladaptive thinking contribute to psychological disorders.

Grasp the distinctions between internalizing and externalizing disorders and their manifestations.

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Definitions:

Sensitivity To Touch

An increased response or discomfort to tactile stimuli on the skin's surface, often a sign of underlying conditions or disorders.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells located in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, enabling vision.

Penlight

A small, lightweight flashlight used in medical examinations to check patients' pupil response or throat.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to mechanical pressures or distortions, such as touch, pressure, stretch, and vibration.