What Influences How Genes Work in an Individual

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Short Answer

What influences how genes work in an individual?

Define and differentiate between persistent depressive disorder and cyclothymia, focusing on similarities and distinctions beyond their classification as mood disorders.

Evaluate the current research evidence on treatment strategies for unipolar depression and determine best practices.

Understand the role of genetic factors in the development of depression in response to stress.

Recognize the prevalence of diagnosable mental disorders among individuals who complete suicide.

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

Second portion of the embryonic brain; in the inferior core of the adult cerebrum.

Neural Crest Cells

Embryonic cells that give rise to a diverse cell lineage including melanocytes, craniofacial cartilage and bone, and peripheral and enteric neurons and glia.

Telencephalon

Anterior division of the embryonic brain from which the cerebral hemispheres develop.

Neural Tube

An embryonic structure that develops into the brain and spinal cord.