Researchers Believe That the APP Gene Contributes to Alzheimer's Disease

question 57

Multiple Choice

Researchers believe that the APP gene contributes to Alzheimer's disease by causing faulty:

• A) synapses between neurons
• B) electrical discharges
• C) snipping of amyloid proteins
• D) memory formation

Understand the role of environmental and biological factors in the development of anxiety disorders.

Recognize the importance of a comprehensive treatment plan that may include both pharmacological and psychological interventions.

Understand the impact of sociocultural factors on the development and treatment of anxiety disorders.

Explain the mechanisms through which specific interventions, such as exposure therapy, work in managing anxiety disorders.

---

Definitions:

Farming

The practice of cultivating the land and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products.

Risk Factors

Variables or conditions that increase the likelihood of a negative outcome or event, such as disease, injury, or other health issue.

State Society

A complex society with a formal, centralized government structure and social stratification.

Richard Wrangham

An anthropologist and primatologist recognized for his research on primate behavior, particularly relating to the evolution of human dietary habits.