The Case of Dave Duerson Is Discussed in the Feature

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Multiple Choice

The case of Dave Duerson is discussed in the feature In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injury: From Concussion to Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Duerson's symptoms included severe headaches, memory problems, depressive symptoms, and impulses he couldn't control.
• B) After he died, an autopsy of his brain confirmed that Duerson had advanced CTE.
• C) CAT scans revealed that Duerson had suffered multiple concussions, and he was diagnosed with CTE, but with extensive treatment made a complete recovery.
• D) Duerson took his own life and it is now believed that advanced CTE probably contributed to his depressive symptoms and suicide.

Recognize the difference between dominant and recessive traits and their patterns of inheritance.

Identify the various types of allelic relationships such as codominance, complete dominance, and incomplete dominance.

Understand the concept and implications of sex-linked traits and their mode of inheritance.

Comprehend the inheritance patterns of specific traits or conditions like colorblindness, astigmatism, and ABO blood types.

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