AP PSYCHOLOGY

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BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

NEUROTRANSMISSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The causes of Parkinson’s disease have not been fully established, however ____, ____ and ____ are known to be involved.
A
pesticides; diet; envinronmental factors
B
genetics; occupation; envinronmental factors
C
genetics; diet; envinronmental factors
D
stress; diet; envinronmental factors
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While genetics is thought to play a role in Parkinson’s, in most cases the disease does not seem to run in families. Many researchers now believe that Parkinson’s results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as exposure to toxins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Familial cases of Parkinson disease can be caused by mutations in the LRRK2, PARK7, PINK1, PRKN, or SNCA gene, or by alterations in genes that have not been identified. Mutations in some of these genes may also play a role in cases that appear to be sporadic (not inherited).

Detailed explanation-3: -It is very rare for Parkinson’s to be genetic. There is a small minority of people that can develop Parkinson’s and pass it down to their children via their genes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Foods containing saturated fat and cholesterol Some studies suggest that dietary fat intake may increase the risk of Parkinson’s.

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