Polygenic Traits

question 1

Multiple Choice

Polygenic traits

• A)are discrete.
• B)have a continuous range of expression.
• C)are controlled by only one genetic locus.
• D)include the ABO blood type system and cystic fibrosis.
• E)are also called Mendelian traits.

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Definitions:

Waterbirth

A birthing process where childbirth occurs in water, typically a pool, to reduce pain and facilitate delivery.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine involving the insertion of very thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body, used for therapeutic purposes or to alleviate pain.

Postpartum Depression

Characteristic of women who have such strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, or despair that they have trouble coping with daily tasks during the postpartum period.

Symptoms

Signs or manifestations of a disease or disorder experienced by an individual, which are indicative of an underlying condition.