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tichca

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In the search for genetic contributions to schizophrenic disorders, attention is being paid to a form of the COMT gene (called the Val allele), which seems to
 
  a. decrease the rate of apoptosis.
  b. alter the functioning of the amygdala.
  c. affect the transmission of dopamine in the prefrontal cortex.
  d. alter GABA activity.

Question 2

A research report refers to the spectrum of schizophrenia disorders. Which of the following best illustrates this concept?
 
  a. Mood disorders with psychotic features are similar to schizophrenia.
  b. The rate of schizophrenia depends on the types of viruses that are prevalent in a given environment.
  c. A family with a member suffering from schizophrenia is at higher risk for disorders such as schizoaffective disorder.
  d. Efforts to understand one's place in the world lead many to experience an existential crisis that appears similar to schizophrenia.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.



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