Minor Depressive Disorder

question 28

Multiple Choice

Minor depressive disorder

• A) is not mentioned in the current DSM at all.
• B) is listed as a provisional (not official) disorder in an appendix of the current DSM.
• C) is listed as a full-fledged official disorder in the current DSM.
• D) is included in the current DSM as a subtype of major depressive disorder.

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Definitions:

Diaphysis

The shaft or central part of a long bone, which is composed mainly of compact bone and contains the medullary cavity.

Epiphyses

The ends of long bones, where growth in length occurs during childhood and adolescence.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide and serve as levers for movement, such as the femur.

Collagen Fibers

Strong, fibrous proteins found in connective tissues, providing structural support and elasticity to skin, tendons, and ligaments.