Multifactorial Traits
1
Can a polygenic trait also be multifactorial?
A
B
2
Genes and the environment mold most traits.
A
B
3
True
False
Genetic contributions become more prominent with age.
A
B
8
Narcolepsy
Cataplexy
MDD (major depressive disorder)
Schizophrenia
Anorexia
Environment has the greatest influence on IQ.
A
B
7
10
100
1000
10,000
_____________has the highest death rate of any psychiatric disorder.
A
B
C
D
E
6
Heart Health
Body Weight
Height
Fingerprints
Eye Color
Skin color
Hair Color
All of the above
1 in ______individuals are affected by behavioral disorders.
A
B
C
D
5
True
False
_________________is/are multifactorial traits.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
4
Yes
No
True
False
Dependance is the need to take more drugs to achieve the same effects.
A
B
True
False
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Studying___________________is a method used to study multifactorial traits that isolates
the influence of a similar environment
A
B
C
D
E
10
Studying___________________is a method used to study multifactorial traits that isolates
the influence of similar genes.
A
B
C
D
E
11
Adopted individuals
Twins
Association Studies
Empiric Risk
Heritability
Studying___________________is a method used to study multifactorial traits by looking at
the population and predicting recurrence.
A
B
C
D
E
14
Adopted individuals
Twins
Association Studies
Empiric Risk
Heritability
Studying___________________is a method used to study multifactorial traits by comparing
what phenotype a population has to the phenotype that is expected.
A
B
C
D
E
13
Adopted individuals
Twins
Association Studies
Empiric Risk
Heritability
___________________show traits that may be linked by looking at the genes.
A
B
C
D
E
12
Adopted individuals
Twins
Association Studies
Empiric Risk
Heritability
Adopted individuals
Twins
Association Studies
Empiric Risk
Heritability
When geneticists witness a bell-shaped curve while plotting the frequency for a phenotypic
class, they know the trait is polygenic.
A
B
True
False
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Fingerprints can be affected while the fetus is still in the womb.
A
B
16
_______________is/are proven risk factors for addiction.
A
B
C
D
E
17
True
False
Drug users develop a tolerance because the number of dopamine receptors is reduced by
constant introduction of a drug to their system.
A
B
22
motor function and memory
memory and behavior
motor function and behavior
sensation and vision
The synapse is the center of the neuron where all the neurotransmitters interact and send
signals.
A
B
21
True
False
The reward pathway connects which 2 parts of the brain?
A
B
C
D
20
True
False
Genetic studies have shown a link between genes and nicotine addiction as well as ADHD.
A
B
19
ADHD
Depression
Peers
Tendency toward "risky" behavior
All of the above
Genetics affect addiction by coding for different receptors which alter affects of drugs.
A
B
18
True
False
True
False
A______________is caused by one gene and environmental influences.
A
B
C
D
Mendelian Multifactorial Trait
Polygenic Multifactorial Trait
neither a or b
both a and b
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A______________is caused by more than one gene and environmental influences.
A
B
C
D
24
Which of the following has a greater heritability?
A
B
C
D
25
Mendelian Multifactorial Trait
Polygenic Multifactorial Trait
neither a or b
both a and b
Eye Color
Height
Fingerprints
Skin Color
____________________is a protein that is secreted by fat cells when eating that
suppresses appetite and increases metabolism.
A
B
C
D
Neuropeptide Y
Melanocortin 4 receptor
apolipoprotein
Leptin
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