Rodent Pups with an Inattentive Mother Secrete an Abnormally High

question 35

Multiple Choice

Rodent pups with an inattentive mother secrete an abnormally high amount of glucocorticoids in response to stress. In terms of epigenetics, this response is due to

• A) methylation of glucocorticoids.
• B) methylation of the gene for the glucocorticoid receptor.
• C) decreased glucocorticoid expression.
• D) inactivation of stress genes.

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Definitions:

Environmental Factors

External elements including climate, geography, and social conditions, that influence living organisms and their development.

Behavior

Observable actions or responses of an organism, often in response to external stimuli.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequence among individuals within a species, contributing to diversity in appearance, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases.

Population Groups

Categories of individuals identified by shared characteristics such as ethnicity, nationality, religion, or other social markers.