Enos and Amir Are Both Currently 30 Years Old

question 169

Multiple Choice

Enos and Amir are both currently 30 years old.Enos's biological mother has schizophrenia,but neither of his adoptive parents have the disorder.In contrast,neither of Amir's biological parents have schizophrenia; however,his adoptive mother has schizophrenia.What should you predict based on research that has investigated the role of genetic vulnerability in schizophrenic disorders

• A) Enos and Amir are both at high risk for developing schizophrenia. 
• B) Neither Enos nor Amir is likely to develop schizophrenia. 
• C) Amir is unlikely to develop schizophrenia, but Enos has an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. 
• D) Enos is unlikely to develop schizophrenia, but Amir has an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium that play critical roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged ions (K+) vital for various physiological processes, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Neuromodulators

Substances released by neurons in the nervous system that influence the strength or weakness of the signal being transmitted, altering the activity of other neurons or muscles.

Synaptic Transmission

The process by which nerve impulses are transmitted across a synapse from one neuron to another.