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.
Correct Answer: 1
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.
Rationale 4: One theory is that schizophrenia is caused by overactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.
Global Rationale: 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. There appears to be a genetic component to schizophrenia. Brain tumors can also cause bizarre, psychotic-like symptoms. One theory is that schizophrenia is caused by overactive dopaminergic pathways found in the basal nuclei.
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