Dr White Reads About a New Theory That States That

question 65

Multiple Choice

Dr. White reads about a new theory that states that depression is caused by increased levels of estrogen in the womb. To test this theory, she conducted a study comparing the level of estrogen in amniotic fluid in individuals who were later diagnosed with depression with the level of those who did not develop depression. Dr. White found no differences between the groups in estrogen levels in the amniotic fluid.
Dr) White publishes her findings in a scientific journal. Who is most likely to read her article?

• A)Depressed patients
• B)Clinical researchers
• C)Journalists
• D)Social workers

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Definitions:

Fly Leg

Refers to the limb of a fly, which has been extensively studied in genetics and developmental biology to understand patterns of growth and the role of genes in morphogenesis.

Proximal Structures

Anatomical terms referring to structures closest to the trunk of the body or to the point of origin.

Hox Genes

A group of related genes that control the body plan of an embryo along the head-tail axis and have a significant role in determining the development and identity of body parts.

Vertebrate Wings

Specialized limbs in vertebrates such as birds, bats, and pterosaurs adapted for the purpose of flight.