MHC Flashcards
1
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What principle is MHC genes based on?
A
Natural selection.
This the when the behaviors that best protected the human gene pool have been passed down from generation to generation.
1
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MHC
A
Group of genes that play an important role in the immune system. They make molecules that enable the immune system to recognize pathogens.
2
Q
The more diverse the MHC genes of the parents, the…
A
stronger the immune system of the offspring. This is because they are expressed co-dominantly.
3
Q
How to maximize immune strength with MHC
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It is beneficial to find partners with as far of an MHC gene set to you to maximize the diversity of your offspring’s MHC.
4
Q
Why Wedekind used smell?
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Evolutionary psychologists say that our “smell” is a sign of our MHC.
