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shenderson6

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Damage to dopamine neurons in the human brain can be detected using
 
  A) autoradiography of 2-DG concentrations in the nucleus accumbens.
  B) microdialysis of dopamine concentrations in the caudate nucleus.
  C) PET scans of radioactive L-DOPA concentrations in the basal ganglia.
  D) CT scans of the frontal cortex.
  E) fMRI studies of the mesolimbic dopamine system.

Question 2

Twins that share a particular trait are said to be ________ for the trait.
 
  A) concordant
  B) discordant
  C) dissimilar
  D) similar
  E) heterozygous


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shayla

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

Answer: C
Rationale: Damage to dopamine neurons in the human brain can be detected using PET scans of radioactive L-DOPA concentrations in the basal ganglia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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