The Concordance Rates in Identical Twins for Diseases Like Alzheimer,schizophrenia,and

question 13

Multiple Choice

The concordance rates in identical twins for diseases like Alzheimer,schizophrenia,and multiple sclerosis is:

• A) 100%.
• B) 25%.
• C) between 90% and 100%.
• D) between 30% and 60%.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain involved in many functions, including hormone release, regulation of body temperature, and hunger control.

Physical Needs

Basic requirements for human survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep.

Hyperphagic

Characterized by excessive eating.

Aphagic

Characterized by undereating.