Abuse victims are at considerable risk for depression if they carry a gene variation that spurs the production of
A) serotonin.
B) stress hormones.
C) oxytocin.
D) testosterone.

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The presence of a gene variation that spurs the production of stress hormones increase the risk of depression in abuse victims. Stress hormones such as cortisol are naturally produced by the body when exposed to stressful situations, but the constant activation of the stress response can have detrimental effects on mental health.

Abuse Victims Are at Considerable Risk for Depression If They