NU 318 FINAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is behavioral genetics? - ANSWER The study of the ways in which genes
influence behavior
Do genes directly control behavior? - ANSWER NO - gene variants influence
behavior, particularly in combination with environment
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? - ANSWER collection of symptoms that
do not quite meet the definition of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
-wide variation in phenotype
Examples of Pervasive Developmental Disorders - ANSWER -Asperger
Disorder
-Rett Disorder
What is Autism related to genetics? - ANSWER -Most are clearly the result of
variations in several genes working together, probably with environment
triggers
-Complex
-Multifactorial
-Exposure to chemical during pregnancy or environmental triggers
What is substance abuse disorder described as? - ANSWER Out-of-control
drug use that is not consistent with adaptation and continues in spite of
serious adverse consequences
, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - ANSWER -Problem with
social interaction and academic performance
-runs in families
-GWAS supports that ADHD is complex disorder w/ environmental
contributions
Subtypes of ADHD - ANSWER 1. Inattentive
2. Hyperactive/Impulsive
3. Combined
Schizophrenia - ANSWER -Severe chronic psychiatric disorder
-Psychosis with hallucinations and delusions
-Appears in adolescence or early adulthood
-VERY complex (multifactorial)
-Wide variable phenotype
What chromosome is associated with both depression and bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER Region on Chromosome 3
What gene is associated with neurodevelopment (Schizophrenia) - ANSWER
NOTCH4
What genes encode neurotransmitters for alcohol dependence? - ANSWER
-Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
-Acetylcholine
What genes are a part of the endogenous opioid system that encode for drug
COMPLETE SOLUTION
What is behavioral genetics? - ANSWER The study of the ways in which genes
influence behavior
Do genes directly control behavior? - ANSWER NO - gene variants influence
behavior, particularly in combination with environment
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? - ANSWER collection of symptoms that
do not quite meet the definition of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
-wide variation in phenotype
Examples of Pervasive Developmental Disorders - ANSWER -Asperger
Disorder
-Rett Disorder
What is Autism related to genetics? - ANSWER -Most are clearly the result of
variations in several genes working together, probably with environment
triggers
-Complex
-Multifactorial
-Exposure to chemical during pregnancy or environmental triggers
What is substance abuse disorder described as? - ANSWER Out-of-control
drug use that is not consistent with adaptation and continues in spite of
serious adverse consequences
, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - ANSWER -Problem with
social interaction and academic performance
-runs in families
-GWAS supports that ADHD is complex disorder w/ environmental
contributions
Subtypes of ADHD - ANSWER 1. Inattentive
2. Hyperactive/Impulsive
3. Combined
Schizophrenia - ANSWER -Severe chronic psychiatric disorder
-Psychosis with hallucinations and delusions
-Appears in adolescence or early adulthood
-VERY complex (multifactorial)
-Wide variable phenotype
What chromosome is associated with both depression and bipolar disorder? -
ANSWER Region on Chromosome 3
What gene is associated with neurodevelopment (Schizophrenia) - ANSWER
NOTCH4
What genes encode neurotransmitters for alcohol dependence? - ANSWER
-Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
-Acetylcholine
What genes are a part of the endogenous opioid system that encode for drug
