Regarding the Causes of Mood Disorders, Which of the Following

question 167

Multiple Choice

Regarding the causes of mood disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Heredity appears to be a major factor in the development of bipolar disorders.
• B)If one identical twin is depressed, the other has a 97 percent chance of suffering from depression.
• C)People who have a particular version of a gene are more likely to become depressed when they are stressed.
• D)The probability of fraternal twins both having a depressive disorder is 19 percent.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels), controlled involuntarily and responsible for various automatic body functions.

Alveolar Walls

Thin structures within the lungs where gas exchange occurs between the air in the alveoli and the blood in the capillaries.

Bronchi Inflammation

The swelling and irritation of the bronchi, the major airways to the lungs, often resulting from infection or chronic conditions like asthma.

Fibrous Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue rich in collagen fibers that provides support and strength to various structures of the body such as tendons and ligaments.