Although Mrs

question 91

Multiple Choice

Although Mrs.Petrides usually sits passively in a motionless stupor,she sometimes repetitiously shakes her head or waves her arms.She most likely suffers from

• A) schizophrenia with positive symptoms.
• B) a bipolar disorder.
• C) multiple personalities.
• D) catatonia.

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Definitions:

Chondroblast

Cartilage-producing cell.

Fibroblast

Spindle-shaped or stellate cells that form connective tissue.

Osteocyte

A mature bone cell encased in bone matrix, playing an essential role in bone maintenance, mineral homeostasis, and repair.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue found at the ends of bones and in the interior of vertebrae, characterized by a porous, lattice-like structure that is lighter and less dense than compact bone.