Genetic Testing in Utero Can Inform Parents of Possible Genetic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Genetic testing in utero can inform parents of possible genetic mutations in the embryo.There are ethical concerns regarding this type of genetic testing because some assert that the selection of only healthy babies is a form of

• A) eugenics.
• B) epidemic.
• C) genocide.
• D) bioethics.

Differentiate between the types of stress responses including the 'fight or flight' and 'tend-and-befriend' responses.

Explain the impact of stress on health, especially regarding susceptibility to disease.

Describe how stress levels can affect the immune system's functionality.

Understand the role of psychoneuroimmunology in linking psychological processes with immune system responses.

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Definitions:

Negative Social Emotions

Feelings that arise from social interactions or perceptions, such as embarrassment, guilt, or jealousy, that are typically viewed as unpleasant or undesirable.

Insula

A part of the cerebral cortex located deep within the lateral sulcus, involved in processing bodily sensations, emotional states, and integrating social information.

Sympathetic Division

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response, activating bodily resources in times of stress or danger.

Left Frontal Lobe

The region of the brain located in the front left portion of the frontal lobe, associated with speech, reasoning, and voluntary muscle movement.