According to the passage, which of the following is true of ITPR2?

Its mutation can cause physical disorders.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 24-26 ("After analyzing ... IP3R2")

The phrase "decoding the mystery" (line 10) most directly suggests that

genetic study helps scientists determine cause of disorder.

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Lines 20-22 ("Dahl notes ... defects")

The primary purpose of the passage is to

present a scientific answer to a medical mystery.

What does author suggest about sweat production disorders such as anhidrosis & hyperhidrosis?

They are rarely seen in isolation from other disorders

Which of the following does the author suggest about "Botox" mentioned in line 49?

It is a useful but unpleasant treatment.

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1
According to the passage, which of the following is true of ITPR2?
Its mutation can cause physical disorders.
It releases calcium into the brain.
It sends signals to temperature sensitive cells.
It is inhibited by protein IP3R2.
2
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 3-6 ("It's an ... temperature")
Lines 26-30 ("The protein ... secretion")
Lines 54-57 ("We have ... view")
Lines 24-26 ("After analyzing ... IP3R2")
3
The phrase "decoding the mystery" (line 10) most directly suggests that
scientists are close to a genome map for a Pakistani family
no one knows why the family keeps children in the basement
genetic study helps scientists determine cause of disorder.
Mendelian disorders are only understood by researchers
4
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
Lines 3-6 ("It's an ... temperature.")
Lines 20-22 ("Dahl notes ... defects")
Lines 61-63 ("Humans have ... hair")
Lines 52-53 ("Dahl says ... solutions.")
5
The author's attitude toward genome mapping is best described as one of
esteem
elation
disapproval
concern
6
The primary purpose of the passage is to
offer an altern. sltn to a previously-solved problem
describe one family's struggles with a rare disorder.
present a scientific answer to a medical mystery.
evaluate new technologies in the medical field.
7
As used in line 11, "bizarre" most nearly means
unusual
eccentric
ludicrous
offbeat
8
The most likely purpose of the parenthetical information in lines 51-52 is to
define an expression
justify a description
identify a conclusion
resolve a discrepancy
9
What does author suggest about sweat production disorders such as anhidrosis & hyperhidrosis?
They require those affected to wear plastic under clothes
They affect two percent of the population
They are rarely seen in isolation from other disorders
They are all single-gene disorders.
10
Which of the following does the author suggest about "Botox" mentioned in line 49?
It is a useful but unpleasant treatment.
It inhibits production of the calcium channel.
It increases pungent human skin secretions.
It can reduce excessive sweating by 60%.

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