In the Search for Genetic Contributions to Schizophrenic Disorders,attention Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the search for genetic contributions to schizophrenic disorders,attention is being paid to a form of the COMT gene (called the Val allele) ,which seems to

• A)decrease the rate of apoptosis.
• B)alter the functioning of the amygdala.
• C)affect the transmission of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex.
• D)alter GABA activity.

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Prognosis

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Medical Model

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