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2. How many separate genetic variations were associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia?

  • 156
  • 148
  • 108
  • 104

3. What does it mean when it says that schizophrenia is 'polygenic'?

  • This means that different combinations of factors can lead to the condition
  • It means that it requires a number of factors to work in combination
  • It requires a single factor to work in combination
  • This means that different combinations of factors can lead to different conditions

4. What are genome-wide studies?

  • Small studies carried out on genes
  • Small studies carried out at home
  • They are studies which look at the whole human genome as opposed to particular genes
  • They are studies which look at the particular genes as opposed to the whole human body

5. What does it mean when it says that schizophrenia is 'etiologically heterogenous''?

  • This means that different combinations of factors can lead to the condition
  • It means that it requires a number of factors to work in combination
  • This means that different combinations of factors can lead to different conditions
  • It requires a single factor to work in combination

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