One Genetic Marker of an Optimistic Personality Style Is a Gene

question 51

Multiple Choice

One genetic marker of an optimistic personality style is a gene that enhances levels of the hormone

• A) norepinephrine.
• B) oxytocin.
• C) serotonin.
• D) insulin.

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Definitions:

Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid, providing cushioning and transport of nutrients.

Epidural Space

A fat-filled space surrounding the spinal cord that provides a protective cushion and houses nerves and blood vessels.

Meninges

Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.