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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #46917 Functional

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Thanks to the investigations of physiologist and psychologist, usually combined in the person of a physician, "nervousness" has been found to be not an organic disease but a functional one. This is a very important distinction, for an organic disease implies impairment of the tissues of the organ, while a functional disorder means only a disturbance of its action. In a purely nervous disorder there seems to be no trouble with what the nerves and organs are, but only with what they do; it is behavior and not tissue that is at fault. Of course, in real life, things are seldom as clear-cut as they are in books, and so it happens that often there is a combination of organic and functional disease that is puzzling even to a skilled diagnostician. The first essential is a diagnosis as to whether it is an organic disease, with accompanying nervous symptoms, or a functional disturbance complicated by some minor organic trouble. If the main cause is organic, only physical means can cure it, but if the trouble is functional, no amount of medicine or surgery, diet or rest, will touch it; yet the symptoms are so similar and the dividing line is so elusive, that great skill is sometimes required to determine whether a given symptom points to a disturbance of physical tissue or only to behavior.

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Why is it important to diagnose to assess if the problem is functional or organic? What is the similarity between functional and organic diseases? What is the difference between functional and organic diseases? Why are the symptoms of both organic and functional diseases very similar? Why are situations in real life not as simplistic as they are in books? What brings the two modes of treatment together?

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Option 1: "Why is it important to diagnose to assess if the problem is functional or organic?"
Explanation: The text emphasizes the importance of diagnosis in distinguishing between organic and functional diseases. It states that understanding whether the main cause is organic or functional is crucial because it determines the appropriate treatment approach. This aligns with the overall theme of the text, which is about the significance of accurate diagnosis in medical practice.
Option 2: "What is the similarity between functional and organic diseases?"
Explanation: The passage discusses that both functional and organic diseases can present similar symptoms, which can make diagnosis challenging. This similarity is highlighted when the text mentions that the symptoms are often indistinguishable, thus supporting the idea that understanding their similarities is essential for proper diagnosis.
Option 3: "What is the difference between functional and organic diseases?"
Explanation: The text clearly outlines the distinction between functional and organic diseases, stating that organic diseases involve tissue impairment, while functional disorders involve disturbances in action without tissue damage. This difference is a central theme of the passage, making this question relevant and answered within the text.
Option 4: "Why are the symptoms of both organic and functional diseases very similar?"
Explanation: While the text mentions that symptoms can be similar, it does not provide a specific explanation for why this is the case. The lack of detailed reasoning in the text about the similarity of symptoms means this option does not fit.
Option 5: "Why are situations in real life not as simplistic as they are in books?"
Explanation: The text briefly mentions that real-life situations are often more complex than what is presented in books, but it does not elaborate on the reasons for this complexity. Therefore, this question is not directly answered in the passage.
Option 6: "What brings the two modes of treatment together?"
Explanation: The passage does not address what connects the treatments for organic and functional diseases. It focuses more on the distinctions and the challenges in diagnosis rather than any unifying treatment approach, making this option irrelevant.

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