A Cluster of Several Traits Is Referred to as A(n)

question 3

Multiple Choice

A cluster of several traits is referred to as a(n)

• A)"taxonomy."
• B)"syndrome."
• C)"explanatory style."
• D)"diathesis-stress model."

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Definitions:

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of membrane receptor that can open or close an ion channel in response to the binding of a signaling molecule, thus affecting cell function.

Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor

A type of receptor found in the nervous system that responds to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, playing a key role in muscle contraction and many other physiological functions.

Upregulation

The process of increasing the quantity or activity of a molecular component, often referring to gene expression or protein levels in cell biology.

Downregulation

The process by which a cell decreases the quantity of a cellular component, such as RNA or protein, in response to an external variable.