Schizophrenia - Genetic Explanations Flashcards
1
Q
How many times greater risk are those with an immediate biological relative with schizophrenia at of having SZ?
A
10 times greater risk than the general population
2
Q
How many genes have so far been linked to SZ?
A
700 genes
3
Q
SZ is ________, meaning that lots of different genes contribute to an increased risk
A
SZ is polygenic, meaning that lots of different genes contribute to an increased risk
4
Q
SZ is ______________ _____________, meaning different combinations of genes are implicated in the disorder
A
SZ is aetiologically heterogeneous, meaning different combinations of genes are implicated in the disorder
