The Founder Effect May Lead to a Higher Incidence of Certain

question 7

True/False

The founder effect may lead to a higher incidence of certain alleles than seen in large diverse populations.

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Definitions:

Filium Terminale

The filium terminale is a slender filament of connective tissue that extends from the conus medullaris at the lower end of the spinal cord to the coccyx, anchoring the spinal cord in place.

Conus Medullaris

The tapered, lower end of the spinal cord, typically ending around the first lumbar vertebra.

Cervical Enlargement

A widened area of the spinal cord that supplies nerves to the shoulders, arms, and hands.

Dorsal Root Ganglion

A cluster of nerve cell bodies (neurons) in a dorsal root of a spinal nerve, which carries sensory information to the central nervous system.