Which of the Following Individuals Has the Highest Risk of Being

question 82

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following individuals has the highest risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia?

• A) a 23-year-old woman whose mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder
• B) a 62-year-old man born in Panama
• C) a 5-year-old child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• D) a 42-year-old man who uses heroin regularly

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Definitions:

Height and Weight

The measurement of an individual's stature from head to foot and their body mass, respectively, which are often used to assess health and development.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves, which facilitates faster transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Neural Pathways

Networks of neurons in the nervous system that transmit signals between different parts of the body, crucial for the functioning of the brain and body.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex mental processes such as thinking, decision-making, and language.