Quiz on Schizophrenia Research

What is the primary focus of the research discussed in the article?

• The effects of childhood trauma on mental health

• Genetic deletions associated with schizophrenia

• The role of environmental factors in schizophrenia

• The history of schizophrenia treatment

Which two genes were identified as being associated with schizophrenia?

• NRXN1 and ABCB11

• APOE and IL6

• TP53 and MYC

• BRCA1 and BRCA2

What percentage of schizophrenia cases can be traced back to inherited genes?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 5%

What type of genetic error is associated with the genes NRXN1 and ABCB11?

• Point mutations

• Copy number variations

• Translocations

• Insertions

What is the significance of somatic mutations in the context of this research?

• They occur after embryonic development

• They have no impact on schizophrenia

• They are inherited from parents

• They are always present in every cell

What is the estimated global prevalence of schizophrenia?

• 1 in 100

• 1 in 1000

• 1 in 300

• 1 in 500

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a potential contributor to schizophrenia?

• Childhood trauma

• Viral infections

• Genetic predisposition

• Dietary habits

What type of mutations are found only in a fraction of body cells?

• Germline mutations

• Somatic mutations

• Inherited mutations

• Environmental mutations

What is the role of the NRXN1 gene in the brain?

• It encodes a liver protein

• It helps brain cells transmit signals

• It regulates blood pressure

• It is involved in muscle contraction

What did the researchers conclude about the two genes identified in the study?

• They have no relation to schizophrenia

• They are only relevant in adult cases

• They may contribute a small but significant part of the genetic architecture of schizophrenia

• They are the sole cause of schizophrenia