A Mistake by the Cellular Machinery, or Damage from an Environmental

question 7

Multiple Choice

A mistake by the cellular machinery, or damage from an environmental agent such as radiation, may produce a ________, which is a permanently altered segment of DNA.

• A) susceptibility gene
• B) vulnerability gene
• C) longevity gene
• D) mutated gene

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Definitions:

Body Map

A representation within the brain of the body's parts and their relative positions; it is involved in processing sensory information and coordinating movement.

Phantom Limb Pain

A phenomenon where individuals experience sensations, often pain, in a limb or part of a limb that has been amputated.

Basic Skin Sensations

The four types of sensations that can be felt by the skin: pressure, warmth, cold, and pain.

Warmth

The quality, state, or sensation of being warm; often used metaphorically to describe a kind, friendly, and empathetic nature.