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Question 18 2 pts David is undergoing testing for a suspected psychological disorder. His testing includes an injection of high-dose sodium lactate. What is the medical purpose of this injection? To treat David for obsessive-compulsive disorder, to see if he engages in ritualistic behaviors such as hand- washing. O To see if David has bipolar disorder, in which case a manic episode will be triggered. To see if David has a panic attack, in which case he will experience hyperventilation, intense fear, discomfort, and arousal. O To see if David has post-traumatic stress disorder, in which case he will experience intrusive flashbacks of a previous traumatic event. To see if David has major depressive disorder, in which case he will show an abnormal response in his HPA axis. Question 19 2 pts According to observations of combat veterans with PTSD, some affected individuals showed a smaller than average O hippocampus. O amygdala. O hypothalamus. O prefrontal cortex O pituitary gland.

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18) To see if david has a panic attack,in which case he will experience hyperventilation,intense fear, discomfort,and arousal.

19)amygdala