This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Medicine
Bipolar II disorder characterized by 
Select and explain. 
A. Severe mania and severe depression, B. Hypomania and severe depression, C. Only hypomania, D. Only severe depression
B: Hypomania and severe depression
Answer: B: Hypomania and severe depression 
Explanation: (B) Hypomania and severe depression # SUBTYPES OF BIPOLAR DISORDER1. Bipolar I: Characterized by episodes of severe mania and severe depression.2. Bipolar II: Characterized by episodes of hypomania (not requiring hospitalization) and severe depression.