Schizophrenia May Be Related to Abnormalities in Neurotransmitter Activity, Structural

question 97

Multiple Choice

Schizophrenia may be related to abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity, structural defects in the brain, and genetic vulnerabilities. These observations MOST directly relate to the text's unifying theme that ​

• A)behavior is determined by multiple causes.
• B)psychology is empirical.
• C)heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
• D)behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Knob

The part of a neuron that connects to another neuron or muscle cell, facilitating the transmission of neurotransmitters across the synaptic gap.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle cell, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one cell to another.

Neurilemma

The outermost layer of a nerve fiber, crucial for the regeneration of peripheral nerve fibers and also known as the Schwann cell sheath.

Myelinated Pathway

Neural pathways composed of axons that are coated with myelin, which speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.