Define Somatic Symptom Disorders

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Essay

Define somatic symptom disorders.Describe a type of somatic symptom disorder.

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Definitions:

Taste Receptor

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that process and transmit the sensation of taste to the brain.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, often described as savory or meaty, and typically produced by foods containing glutamate.

Homeostatic Model

A theoretical construct that describes how biological systems maintain stability and internal balance in response to external changes.

Internal Environment

Refers to the stable conditions within the body or a biological system that allow for the proper functioning of cells and organs.