The Office of the Surgeon General Asked for an Update

question 73

Multiple Choice

The Office of the Surgeon General asked for an update on genetic linkage and schizophrenia. 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 breakdown of dopamine.
• D) alter GABA activity.

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Definitions:

Polyuria

The condition of producing abnormally large volumes of dilute urine, often indicative of underlying health issues such as diabetes or kidney disease.

Desmopressin Acetate

A synthetic hormone used to treat conditions like diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and to manage bleeding in certain disorders, by limiting the amount of water eliminated in urine.

Diabetes Insipidus

A rare disorder characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

An autoimmune disorder where the pancreas produces little to no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.