Research of Knockout Mice with No Active Copies of the Dvl1

question 60

Multiple Choice

Research of knockout mice with no active copies of the Dvl1 gene can be used to study ____ in humans.

• A) schizophrenia only
• B) obsessive compulsive disorder only
• C) Huntington disease only
• D) prostate cancer only
• E) schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and Huntington disease

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Definitions:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

An emotional and mental disorder stemming from going through or seeing a traumatic occurrence, marked by severe unrest, nightmares, and involuntary flashbacks.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks—sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

A persistent condition marked by prolonged anxiety and concern over general life events, items, and circumstances without specific reasons.

Phobic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear response to a specific object, situation, or activity, leading to avoidance behavior.