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NU 318 - FINAL EXAM Questions & Verified
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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
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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
NU 318 - FINAL EXAM Questions & Verified
Answers | 100% Pass Rate Guaranteed | Latest
Updated Version
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
, 2
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
