Research suggests that the effect of a gene (HTT)

A) directly causes depression.
B) heightens reactivity to stress.
C) lowers levels of serotonin neurotransmitter.
D) causes damage to a brain region associated with mood.
E) causes damage to a brain region involved with perception.

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Mahmoud Shawish · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Research suggests that the HTT gene may heighten reactivity to stress, which could be a contributing factor to developing depression. However, it does not directly cause depression, lower levels of serotonin, or cause damage to specific brain regions associated with mood or perception.

Research suggests that the effect of a gene (HTT)

A) directly causes depression.
B) heightens reactivity to stress.
C) lowers levels of serotonin neurotransmitter.
D) causes damage to a brain region associated with mood.
E) causes damage to a brain region involved with perception.

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Research suggests that the effect of a gene (HTT) A) directly causes depression.B) heightens reactivity to stress.C) lowers levels of serotonin neurotransmitter.D) causes damage to a brain region associated with mood.E) causes damage to a brain region involved with perception.

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Research suggests that the effect of a gene (HTT)

A) directly causes depression.
B) heightens reactivity to stress.
C) lowers levels of serotonin neurotransmitter.
D) causes damage to a brain region associated with mood.
E) causes damage to a brain region involved with perception.