Which Malaria Reduction Strategy Would Be Most Harmful to Humans

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which malaria reduction strategy would be most harmful to humans? 

• A) spraying heavier doses of DDT on swamps and estuaries 
• B) using mosquito nets dipped in permethrin 
• C) increasing water flow in irrigation systems 
• D) cultivating fish that feed on mosquito larvae

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Definitions:

Emotionally Stable

A personality trait indicative of a person's ability to remain calm and composed under stress or in the face of adversity.

5-HTT

A gene that encodes for the serotonin transporter, which is responsible for the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurological condition characterized by problems with focus, impulsiveness, and excessive activity.

DRD4

A gene associated with the dopamine receptor D4, involved in the neurotransmission system and linked to behaviors such as novelty seeking.