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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Psychosomatic Diseases and Stress-Related Physical Ailments

Question 16 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Lila is under a lot of stress at work and at home. Today, she woke up and could not hear. Which disorder might Lila have?

Answer
A
somatization disorder
B
pain disorder
C
conversion disorder
D
body dysmorphic disorder

Explanation

Conversion disorder can cause a person to lose or change a physical function, such as hearing, without a medical cause that explains the symptom. Lila’s sudden hearing loss after experiencing significant stress fits this description, so conversion disorder is the best choice.

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