A middle-aged woman has become increasingly debilitated by anxiety, to the extent that she has sought medical help. After a thorough assessment, her care provider has diagnosed her with an anxiety disorder
The etiology of anxiety involves which of the following physiological processes? A) Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
B) Stimulating effects of somatotropin
C) Increased activation of the autonomic nervous system
D) Adrenocortical suppression
C
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Clinical manifestations of anxiety include overactivity of the autonomic nervous system, such as dyspnea, palpitations, tachycardia, sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea. Somatotropin is not directly involved, and the adrenal cortex is not suppressed during times of anxiety. The parasympathetic nervous system is not stimulated during times of anxiety.
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