Even Though Tomas Has Never Smoked,he Immediately Thinks That His

question 20

Multiple Choice

Even though Tomas has never smoked,he immediately thinks that his bad cough is the result of lung cancer rather than the common cold.Tomas is most likely suffering from

• A) conversion disorder.
• B) hypochondriasis.
• C) organic mental disorder.
• D) psychosomatic illness.

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Definitions:

Ureter

A tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Hilum

A depression or opening in the surface of an organ where blood vessels, nerves, and other structures enter or leave.

Calyces

Structures in the kidney that collect urine before it passes to the ureters.

Ketonuria

The presence of ketones in the urine, indicating the body is using fat for energy instead of glucose, often seen in diabetes.