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itsmyluck

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A mutation of the _____ gene may induce abnormalities of neurons in the ____ which results in schizophrenia.
 
  A) DISC-3; hippocampus
  B) DISC-1; prefrontal cortex
  C) DISC-3; amygdala
  D) DISC-4; prefrontal cortex
  E) DISC-1; motor cortex

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Which of the following is an environmental factor that interacts with genetics for the development of schizophrenia?
 
  A) whether or not the twins were exposed to high levels of lead
  B) whether or not the mother consumed a high-fat diet during pregnancy
  C) whether identical twins shared the same or different placentas
  D) whether the pregnancy occurred on the East or West coasts
  E) whether or not fraternal twins experienced birth complications


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joneynes

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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