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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Psychosomatic Diseases and Stress-Related Physical Ailments

Question 3 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Psychosomatic diseases and somatoform disorders are similar in that

Answer
A
both are related to stress.
B
neither is related to stress.
C
only somatoform disorders are related to stress.
D
only psychosomatic diseases are related to stress.

Explanation

Both psychosomatic diseases and somatoform disorders are associated with psychological factors, including stress. Stress can contribute to or worsen physical symptoms in psychosomatic diseases, while somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms connected to psychological distress. Therefore, “both are related to stress” is correct.

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