The Term That Is Used to Refer to the Transmission

question 10

Multiple Choice

The term that is used to refer to the transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring through genes is

• A)genetics
• B)genealogy
• C)geriatrics
• D)pediatrics
• E)heredity

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Definitions:

Preventive Mental Health

Strategies and practices aimed at preventing the onset of mental health issues before they can develop.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, memory, and learning, often linked to feelings of well-being and happiness.

Resilience

The mental ability to recover quickly from stress, hardship, or adversity.

Psychosurgery

Surgical operations on the brain to relieve severe mental disorders.