What Have Studies of the Genetics of Panic Disorder and Generalized

question 33

Multiple Choice

What have studies of the genetics of panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder found concerning the genetic component in a model of the cause of these disorders?

• A)both appear to be either modestly or moderately heritable
• B)neither appears to have a significant heritable component
• C)both have a very high heritable component
• D)generalized anxiety disorder has a high heritable component,but panic disorders appear to be very low

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Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, movement, and the reward system.

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A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.

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