Research Suggests the Brain Abnormalities Found in Those with Schizophrenia

question 84

Multiple Choice

Research suggests the brain abnormalities found in those with schizophrenia may be due to

• A)long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.
• B)pregnancy and birth complications.
• C)chronic confused cognitive patterns.
• D)childhood malnutrition.

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Definitions:

Barr Bodies

Inactive X chromosomes present in the nuclei of female cells, visible as dense spots, and used in genetic and gender testing.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.

Transcription Activators

Proteins that increase gene expression by binding to DNA and helping RNA polymerase initiate transcription.

RNA Polymerases

Enzymes responsible for the synthesis of RNA molecules from a DNA template, a key process in gene expression.