Which Chromosome Number Is Linked to Various Disease States with Nutritional

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which chromosome number is linked to various disease states with nutritional implications including several cancers, type 1 diabetes, and Crohn's disease?

• A) 7
• B) 10
• C) 12
• D) 15
• E) 20

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A vital brain structure that acts as the main relay station for sensory information to the cerebral cortex, excluding smell.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from other glands, among other critical functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus, coordinating both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Biological Needs

Essential requirements for the survival and physiological well-being of living organisms, such as food, water, shelter, and oxygen.