Genes Can Induce Depression by Affecting

question 3

Multiple Choice

Genes can induce depression by affecting

• A) quality and quantity of sleep.
• B) the overall quantity of neurotransmitters in the brain.
• C) the development of brain regions involved in inhibiting negative emotion.
• D) the development of social skills.

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Definitions:

Sleeping Clusters

Groups of animals that gather and sleep together for mutual benefits such as warmth, protection from predators, or social bonding.

Selfish Herd Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals in a group move towards the center to reduce their predation risk, acting out of self-interest.

Sleeping Clusters

Groups formed by individuals of certain species during rest periods for protection or thermoregulation.

Assassin Bug

A member of the Reduviidae family of insects known for their predatory behavior, using a long rostrum to inject lethal saliva into their prey.