Which statement is true regarding schizophrenia?
1. There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia.
2. There is not a genetic component to schizophrenia.
3. Schizophrenia is caused by a brain tumor.
4. It is caused by underactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.
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Rationale 1: There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia, because many patients suffering from schizophrenia have family members who have been afflicted with the same disorder.
Rationale 2: There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia.
Rationale 3: Brain tumors can also cause bizarre, psychosis-like symptoms but do not develop into schizophrenia.
Rationale 4:Schizophrenia has been determined to be caused by overactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.
Global Rationale: Schizophrenia is a type of psychosis characterized by abnormal thoughts and thought processes, disordered communication, withdrawal from other people and the outside environment, and high risk for suicide.There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia, since many patients suffering from schizophrenia have family members who have been afflicted with the same disorder.Schizophrenia is caused by overactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.
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