Which of the Following Would Indicate That a Disease Has

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would indicate that a disease has a genetic, rather than environmental, cause?

• A) The disease has a specific age of onset
• B) A high level of concordance among monozygotic twins
• C) The disease does not occur in individuals that are exposed to a similar environment
• D) The disease is similar to a known genetic disease in an animal such as a mouse
• E) All of the answers are correct

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Definitions:

Cystic Duct

The duct from the gallbladder that merges with the hepatic duct to form the common bile duct.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine.

Digestive System

The organs and glands in the body responsible for the process of digestion, which includes ingestion, breakdown, absorption, and elimination of food.

Digestive System

is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.