Scott-Van Zeeland et al. (2013) Role of EPHX2 Gene Variants in Anorexia Nervosa (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many candidate genes were investigated in this anorexia nervosa study?
How many candidate genes were investigated in this anorexia nervosa study?
152 candidate genes
Which two genes were identified in the initial sequencing phase for further investigation?
Which two genes were identified in the initial sequencing phase for further investigation?
ITPR3 and EPHX2
What biological process does the EPHX2 gene play a role in?
What biological process does the EPHX2 gene play a role in?
Cholesterol metabolism
How many patients with anorexia were in the initial sample?
How many patients with anorexia were in the initial sample?
261 patients
Which brain region showed high levels of EPHX2 gene expression?
Which brain region showed high levels of EPHX2 gene expression?
Paraventricular nucleus of thalamus
What characteristic did anorexia patients with EPHX2 variants show regarding BMI?
What characteristic did anorexia patients with EPHX2 variants show regarding BMI?
Lowest BMI scores
Which assessment was used to measure depression levels in the study?
Which assessment was used to measure depression levels in the study?
Beck's Depression Inventory
What is a key weakness regarding the initial sample composition?
What is a key weakness regarding the initial sample composition?
All participants were female
Which methodological strength enhanced the reliability of genetic data collection?
Which methodological strength enhanced the reliability of genetic data collection?
Highly standardised methods & equipment
What depression-related finding was associated with EPHX2 variants in anorexia patients?
What depression-related finding was associated with EPHX2 variants in anorexia patients?
Highest depression scores