The Field of Research That Studies How Genes Work to Affect

question 52

Multiple Choice

The field of research that studies how genes work to affect addiction is called

• A)behavior genetics.
• B)the genome project.
• C)functional genomics.
• D)genetic cross-transformation.

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Definitions:

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain linked to speech production.

Wernicke's Area

A region in the brain's temporal lobe associated with the understanding of spoken language.

Hemisphere

One half of the spherical earth, usually divided into northern and southern or eastern and western halves.

Neuroimaging Techniques

Methods used in neuroscience and psychology to visualize the structure, function, or pharmacology of the nervous system and the brain.