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What is a disease that is characterized by progressive deterioration of physical or mental function?
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What is physical deterioration?
The Change in volume of structure due to temperature variation,freezing and thawing,unexpected deformations cracking etc.,causes physical deterioration.
Can the deterioration of the human body be hastened by physical inactivity?
Yes
What is the disorder characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function such as paralysis or blindness which are triggered by psychological factors rather than by any physical cause?
Cataracts
What is difference between deterioration and degradation?
1-Deterioration is a process that is more gradual and less severe than degradation=) deterioration in one's health condition, in relations etc... 2-Unlike degradation, deterioration is more often followed by the preposition" in" than "of" 3-Though it can be used to designate physical decline, degradation has more moral connotations than deterioration
What are the components of physical therapy?
The components of physical therapy are the achievement of physical function, the maintenance of physical function, and the restoration of physical function.
How social circumstances contribute to physical and mental deterioration?
Social circumstances can contribute to physical and mental deterioration through factors such as stress, limited access to healthcare, unhealthy living environments, lack of social support, and exposure to violence or discrimination. These negative experiences can lead to chronic health conditions, mental health disorders, and a decreased quality of life. Addressing social determinants of health is crucial in preventing and mitigating physical and mental deterioration.
What is aesthetic deterioration?
Aesthetic deterioration is the general decrease in quality in the way something appears to those viewing the person / object in question. As we get older and our physical appearance begins to age, we are then people who are undergoing aesthetic deterioration, as our appearance will not have the qualities of someone who is youthful (and therefore, portrayed / seen as being healthy by others).
How do physical and psychological dependencies differ?
Physical dependency involves the body needing a substance to function normally and can result in withdrawal symptoms if the substance is stopped. Psychological dependency refers to the emotional or mental reliance on a substance to cope with stress or feel pleasure, without necessarily causing physical withdrawal symptoms. Both types of dependency can be present in substance use disorders.
What is a mental condition characterized by a change in function that suggests a physical disorder but has no physical cause?
Panic Disorder. There is a significant change in function via the "flight of fight response", with increase in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, sweating, and sometimes even nausea, chest pain, numbness and tingling of the extremities - all of which can be suggestive of a cardiac problem (such as a myocardial infarction - or heart attack). Panic attacks have no known physical cause.
Malingering is characterized by creating physical symptoms in an effort to avoid work?
yes
Which disease is an inherited condition characterized by the absence of a single lysosomal enzyme called Hex A?
Tay–Sachs disease is caused by a genetic mutation in the HEXA gene on (human) chromosome 15. It is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. And not sex-linked.it causes a progressive deterioration of nerve cells and of mental and physical abilities that begins around six months of age and usually results in death by the age of four. Two Tay–Sachs alleles are required for an individual to exhibit symptoms of the disease. This means that both parents must be carriers.
A progressive chronic disease involving a mental and physical need for alcohol is?
Alcoholism
