How Do "Thrifty Genes" Serve People in Famine-Prone Areas Once

question 49

Multiple Choice

How do "thrifty genes" serve people in famine-prone areas once conditions improve?

• A) They become maladaptive, and lead to increased risk of diabetes and obesity.
• B) They become maladaptive, leading to nutritional and caloric deficiency.
• C) They become adaptive, helping people burn off excess fat quickly and easily.
• D) They become adaptive, allowing for fast digestion of key nutrients.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or physical symptoms that lead to distress, disability, or significant risk of harm, classified and described in diagnostic manuals such as the DSM and ICD.

Prevalence

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Anxiety Disorders

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Dissociative Disorders

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