Under the Principle of Fetal Programming,if a Woman Is Regularly

question 105

Multiple Choice

Under the principle of fetal programming,if a woman is regularly exposed to a teratogen while pregnant,one of her child's genes ________.

• A)will not migrate to its proper location
• B)will not turn on to perform a key function
• C)will be too thin to adequately protect neurons
• D)will mutate and spur serious physical defects

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Definitions:

Dopamine

Neurotransmitter in the brain, excess amounts of which have been thought to cause schizophrenia.

Reuptake

Process in which a sending neuron reabsorbs some of the neurotransmitter in the synapse, decreasing the amount left in the synapse.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant, known for its euphoric effects and high potential for addiction.

Hypersexuality

A condition characterized by excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors that may lead to distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.