Which of the Following Is an Essential Role Played by Large

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an essential role played by large intestine bacteria?

• A) absorb bilirubin
• B) synthesize vitamins C and D
• C) fermentation of indigestible carbohydrates
• D) produce gas

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where patients suffer from neurological symptoms, such as numbness, blindness, paralysis, or fits, which have no discernible medical cause.

Illness Anxiety

A condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious, undiagnosed medical condition, previously known as hypochondriasis.

Body Dysmorphic

A mental disorder involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, often leading to significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Somatic Symptom

Physical symptoms that are experienced and distressing to an individual but cannot be fully explained by a medical condition, often associated with emotional distress.