Researchers Have Located a Gene in Some Alcohol Users That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Researchers have located a gene in some alcohol users that alters the function of DRD2,a receptor for:

• A) serotonin.
• B) epinephrine.
• C) norepinephrine.
• D) dopamine.

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue Damage

Injury or harm to the tissues that support, bind together, or separate other body organs and structures, which can impair their function.

Throbbing Pain

A type of pain characterized by a recurrent pulsating sensation, often associated with headaches, injuries, or inflammation.

Somatic Pain

Pain that originates from the skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues, often described as localized and dull or achy.

FACES Scale

A visual scale used to help patients, especially children, to express the intensity of their pain by choosing from a range of facial expressions.