Which of the Following Is a Major Concern of Behavioral

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major concern of behavioral medicine and health psychology?

• A) systolic hypertension
• B) secondary hypertension
• C) essential hypertension
• D) diastolic hypertension

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Cytomegalovirus

A common virus that belongs to the herpes family and can cause various diseases, especially in people with weakened immune systems or in newborns.

Syphilis

An STI caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium.

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White blood cells that are part of the body's immune system, helping to fight infection and disease.

Platelets

Small blood cells that play a crucial role in blood clotting, helping to stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.