Mr G's Genetic Profile Shows That He Has a Variation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Mr. G's genetic profile shows that he has a variation in the gene code for apolipoprotein E, which puts him at higher risk for:

• A) ​hyperlipidemia
• B) ​cystic fibrosis
• C) ​prostate cancer
• D) ​diabetes
• E) ​Alzheimer's disease

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Definitions:

Adaptable

Being able to adjust oneself readily to different conditions.

Complexes

In psychoanalytic theory, a core pattern of emotions, memories, perceptions, and wishes in the personal unconscious organized around a common theme.

Collective Unconscious

A concept in Jungian psychology referring to the part of the unconscious mind which is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.