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bobthebuilder

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Which term is characterized by the intentional creation of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms in order to gain incentives such as avoiding work?
 A) bulimia nervosa
  B) conversion disorder
  C) malingering
  D) somatic symptom disorder

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The medical term ___________________ _ describes the swelling of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eye through the optic disk.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

papilledema


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Reply #2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Correct answers!


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