Nationally, what is the ratio of adolescents who can be classified as obese?
A. 1 in 20
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 2
D. 1 in 50
Answer: A
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How does the ApoE4 gene appear to contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease?
a. Through an increased buildup of beta-amyloid b. By decreasing blood flow to the prefrontal lobe c. Through the creation of new synapses within the brain d. By making the brain more susceptible to damage from a blow to the head
In the country of Felixville, when someone's spouse dies, it is expected that the living spouse will walk around with a cat on top of his or her head for a week. In this country, the behavior would be considered a. normal grieving
b. psychotic. c. a mourning ritual. d. passive bereavement.
Regarding the biochemical aspects of schizophrenia, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Amphetamine, LSD, and PCP produce effects that partially mimic the symptoms of schizophrenia. b. The same drugs used to treat LSD overdoses tend to alleviate psychotic symptoms. c. Many researchers believe that schizophrenia is related to disturbances in the brain's acetylcholine systems. d. Scientists believe that the schizophrenic brain may produce some substance similar to a psychedelic drug.