Who Among the Following Are Likely to Be Better Adjusted

question 66

Multiple Choice

Who among the following are likely to be better adjusted and most successful in coping with AIDS?

• A)Paul, who is confident that the medical personnel who staff his experimental treatment program are outstanding in the field
• B)Mary, who contracted AIDS through a transfusion and feels that she has no personal control over the disease
• C)Tom, who has turned to alternatives of traditional medicine and feels that his holistic practitioner can best arrest the progression of the disorder
• D)John, who feels that he can control the disease and its symptoms and has taken personal responsibility for its treatment

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Definitions:

Fibroblasts

A type of cell in connective tissue that produces collagen and other fibers.

Macrophages

Immune cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Stores Minerals

"Stores minerals" refers to the body's capacity to retain various essential minerals within bones and other tissues, serving as reserves for maintaining physiological functions and structural integrity.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery tissue found in parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose, providing support and cushioning.