Individuals with a Genetic Variant in the Promoter Region of the MAOA

question 22

True/False

Individuals with a genetic variant in the promoter region of the MAOA gene display violent behavior,independent of environmental factors.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The narrow gap between the terminal end of a neuron and the neighboring neuron or muscle cell, through which neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within neurons that store neurotransmitters and release them into the synaptic cleft during neuronal communication.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals found within the brain that transmit messages between neurons, playing a crucial role in regulating bodily and mental functions.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction typically producing a biological response.