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mydiamond

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Which of the following is important to remember when considering that genes are a major influence on behaviors, disease, and disorders?
 
  Genes are not destiny.
  Heritability outweighs environmental influences.
  Our genes are our behaviors.
  I am destined to live and die by my genotype.

Question 2

Research has found that contemporary children in East Asia have higher rates of nearsightedness than children in other countries.
 
  Which of the following is a suggestion
  made by some ophthalmologists to decrease the rate of nearsightedness in these
  children?
 
  Have them receive better access to medical care
  Have them spend more time reading to increase visual acuity
  Have them spend more time outside playing
  Have them wear eyeglasses instead of contact lenses


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canderson530

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

Genes are not destiny.

Answer to Question 2

Have them spend more time outside playing


mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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