As the Prevalence of Food Insecurity in a Population Increases,so

question 9

Multiple Choice

As the prevalence of food insecurity in a population increases,so does:

• A)access to healthcare systems.
• B)the number of deaths due to cardiac problems.
• C)the infant mortality rate.
• D)over-nutrition.

Understand the genetic and developmental risk factors for schizophrenia.

Comprehend the early signs and symptoms indicative of psychotic disorders.

Grasp theories and models explaining the etiology and development of schizophrenia.

Recognize the importance and impact of birth complications on the risk of developing schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the body.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid important in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Recessive Gene

A type of gene that expresses its traits only when paired with an identical or similar gene, as opposed to a dominant gene that can express its traits when paired with a different gene.

21st Chromosome

A chromosome in humans that, when an individual has three copies (trisomy 21) rather than the usual two, causes Down syndrome.