Regarding psychosomatic illness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Severe psychosomatic disorders can be fatal.
b. Psychosomatic problems are the same as hypochondriasis.
c. Psychosomatic disorders are caused by prolonged stress reactions.
d. Biofeedback can be helpful in alleviating some psychosomatic illnesses.


B

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a. extrafusal muscle fibers. b. intrafusal muscle fibers. c. muscle spindles. d. capsule fibers.

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