The Onset of Schizophrenia Can Be Triggered by Which Prenatal

question 5

Multiple Choice

The onset of schizophrenia can be triggered by which prenatal occurrence?

• A) Viral infection
• B) Maternal depression
• C) Maternal smoking
• D) Exposure to toxic waste

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Definitions:

Potassium Channels

Protein structures in cell membranes that allow the passage of potassium ions through the membrane, critical for maintaining the cell's electrical stability.

Sodium Channels

Sodium channels are protein-based pores in cell membranes that allow sodium ions to pass through, playing a crucial role in the initiation and propagation of electrical signals in neurons.

Optogenetics

A biological technique that involves the use of light to control cells within living tissue, typically neurons, that have been genetically modified to express light-sensitive ion channels.

Genetics

The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms.