Which Describes a Culture-Bound Abnormality in Which a Man Suddenly

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which describes a culture-bound abnormality in which a man suddenly becomes intensely fearful that his penis will withdraw into his abdomen and that he will die as a result?

• A) susto
• B) koro
• C) windigo
• D) amok

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that plays major roles in short and long-term memory and spatial navigation.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, crucial for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the nerve fibers in the central and peripheral nervous systems, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons, muscles, or glands.