Most Single Gene Defects That Affect Human Behavior Do So

question 34

Multiple Choice

Most single gene defects that affect human behavior do so

• A) as a primary effect of the gene.
• B) through their action on the structure, development, or function of the nervous system.
• C) by affecting muscle metabolism.
• D) by having only subtle effects on the nervous system.
• E) by gene action that takes place only in the adult stage of life.

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Definitions:

Terminally Ill

Referring to an incurable disease or condition that is expected to result in the death of the patient within a relatively short period.

Age Cohort

A group of individuals who share similar time of birth, experiencing similar societal events and life stages at approximately the same time.

Ambivalence

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Debilitating Illness

A disease or condition that significantly impairs the physical or mental ability of an individual, affecting their day-to-day functioning.