A Mutation of the _____ Gene May Induce Abnormalities of Neurons

question 32

Multiple Choice

A mutation of the _____ gene may induce abnormalities of neurons in the ____ which results in schizophrenia.

• A) DISC-3; hippocampus
• B) DISC-1; prefrontal cortex
• C) DISC-3; amygdala
• D) DISC-4; prefrontal cortex
• E) DISC-1; motor cortex

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Definitions:

Cerebrovascular Accident

Also known as a stroke, it's a sudden interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain, causing loss of neurological function.

Chorea

A neurological disorder characterized by jerky, involuntary movements affecting the face, feet, and hands.

Dysphasia

A condition characterized by difficulties in language comprehension and formulation, affecting speaking, reading, writing, or listening.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.