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11 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following data in a family health tree most clearly suggests a genetic link to a disease?
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appearance of a disease in members of several generations
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Genetic disorders caused by multiple genes interacting with the environment are called?
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multifactorial
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Joy has an autosomal dominant disorder; her husband Thad is not a carrier of the same disorder. Their son has a _____ percent chance of being a carrier
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50
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Which of the following mental disorders is known to have a genetic component?
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bipolar
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Which of the following disorders is associated with the European Caucasian population?
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cystic fibrosis
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The federal act intended to address concerns regarding genetic testing and health insurance is called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
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True
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A sense of self-efficacy means that you believe you are
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in control of your circumstances
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A person suffering from depression commonly experiences
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appetite change
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Your brain is not fully developed until you reach your
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early 20s
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It may take up to four weeks for medications or psychotherapy to have much impact on depressive symptoms.
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true
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The most frequently prescribed drugs in the United States are antidepressants.
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true
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