Having a Biological Predisposition for a Disorder Means That a Person

question 50

Multiple Choice

Having a biological predisposition for a disorder means that a person

• A) will develop the full syndrome over the life span.
• B) has increased vulnerability to developing a disorder.
• C) will only develop a partial manifestation of the problem behavior.
• D) has a genetic mutation for the disorder.

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Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both men and women.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of steroids produced by the adrenal cortex that regulate electrolyte and water balance, with aldosterone being the most prominent.

Androgens

Hormones that play a key role in the development of male traits and reproductive activity; examples include testosterone and androstenedione.

Mineralocorticoids

A class of steroids, produced by the adrenal glands, that regulate electrolyte and water balance in the body.