An Estimated 21,000 __________, Which Directly Affect Our Body's Characteristics

question 30

Multiple Choice

An estimated 21,000 __________, which directly affect our body's characteristics, lie along the human chromosomes.

• A) nuclei
• B) regulator genes
• C) protein-coding genes
• D) sex genes

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Definitions:

Dementia Praecox

An old term for schizophrenia, characterized by early onset of symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and cognitive decline.

Emil Kraepelin

A pioneering German psychiatrist known for his influential work in classifying mental disorders in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, laying foundations for modern psychiatry.

Chronic Deficit

A long-term shortfall in a necessary component or capability, often referring to economic, healthcare, or cognitive contexts.

Brain Trauma

Physical injury to the brain, caused by an external force, which can result in impaired cognitive, physical, or emotional functioning.