Model Organisms (Like Mice)used in the Study of Genetic Disease

question 78

Multiple Choice

Model organisms (like mice) used in the study of genetic disease

• A) are selected strictly for ethical reasons.
• B) cannot be trusted since they are very different from human cells.
• C) should either be mice or bacteria.
• D) may accurately reflect how diseases like cancer occur in humans.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A crucial brain structure involved in relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Muscles

Soft tissues found in most animals that produce force and motion through contraction and are essential for bodily movement, posture, and balance.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control, and is also involved in cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Reflex

An automatic and involuntary response to a stimulus, bypassing conscious thought.