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What is the term used to describe the concept that OCD is caused by multiple genes rather than a single gene?
What is the term used to describe the concept that OCD is caused by multiple genes rather than a single gene?
- Monogenic
- Polygenic (correct)
- Neurotransmitter imbalance
- Genetic predisposition
What is the role of serotonin genes in OCD?
What is the role of serotonin genes in OCD?
- They are involved in the transmission of dopamine across synapses
- They are responsible for regulating mood
- They are involved in the transmission of serotonin across synapses (correct)
- They are responsible for relaying information from one neuron to another
What is the estimated number of genes involved in OCD?
What is the estimated number of genes involved in OCD?
- 50-100
- 100-200
- 10-20
- up to 230 (correct)
What is the main implication of the left parahippocampal gyrus abnormal function in OCD?
What is the main implication of the left parahippocampal gyrus abnormal function in OCD?
What is the term used to describe the genes that create a vulnerability for OCD?
What is the term used to describe the genes that create a vulnerability for OCD?
What is the primary mechanism of SSRIs in treating OCD?
What is the primary mechanism of SSRIs in treating OCD?
What is the role of dopamine genes in OCD?
What is the role of dopamine genes in OCD?
What is the term used to describe the abnormal functioning of the lateral frontal lobes in OCD?
What is the term used to describe the abnormal functioning of the lateral frontal lobes in OCD?
Why are SNRIs used as an alternative to SSRIs?
Why are SNRIs used as an alternative to SSRIs?
What is the typical daily dosage of SSRIs for OCD treatment?
What is the typical daily dosage of SSRIs for OCD treatment?
How long does it typically take for SSRIs to impact OCD symptoms?
How long does it typically take for SSRIs to impact OCD symptoms?
What is the role of drugs in combination with CBT for OCD treatment?
What is the role of drugs in combination with CBT for OCD treatment?
What is a characteristic of obsessive thoughts in OCD?
What is a characteristic of obsessive thoughts in OCD?
What is a common compulsion in OCD?
What is a common compulsion in OCD?
What is a characteristic of emotional characteristics of OCD?
What is a characteristic of emotional characteristics of OCD?
What is a cognitive characteristic of OCD?
What is a cognitive characteristic of OCD?
What is a behavioral characteristic of OCD?
What is a behavioral characteristic of OCD?
What is an emotional characteristic of OCD related to self-perception?
What is an emotional characteristic of OCD related to self-perception?
