The Lifetime Risk of Developing Schizophrenia for a Person in the General

question 112

Multiple Choice

The lifetime risk of developing schizophrenia for a person in the general population is about 1%.For an identical twin of someone with schizophrenia,it is about ____.

• A)15%
• B)18%
• C)27%
• D)50%

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Definitions:

Critical Closing Pressure

Pressure in a blood vessel below which the vessel collapses, occluding the lumen and preventing blood flow.

Vessel Collapses

The condition where blood or lymphatic vessels lose their structural integrity, leading to closure or impairment of blood flow.

Hypertension

A condition characterized by elevated blood pressure levels that can lead to significant health risks if left untreated.

Arteriosclerosis

A condition characterized by the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries.