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Heredity & Disease Chapter 5

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Hereditary diseases are also called   genetic (familial) diseases  
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Hereditary diseases are caused by a   defective gene(s)  
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genes represent the   blueprint of how the body is constructed  
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The blueprint is also expressed in an abbreviation called   DNA  
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Genes are found in groups called   chromosomes  
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Normally, each human has   46 chromosomes  
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Each parent donates   twenty three (23) chromosomes to each child  
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Heredity(genetic) diseases include:   1.Polydactyl-extra fingers/toes 2.Achondroplasia-dwarfism 3.PKU(Phenyl Keton Uria)-dietary enzyme deficiency 4.Galactosemia-cause liver,eye,kidney & brain damage 5.SCA(Sickle Cell Anemia)-sickle shape RBC 6.Albinism-absence of melanin  
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Heredity(genetic) disease include continued   7.Achromatopsia-color blindness 8.Hemophilia-absense of clotting factor(s) 9.CF(Cystic Fibrosis) 10.DS(Down Syndrome) trisomy(3) of chromosome 21  
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Enzymes are   chemical catalysts  
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Catalysts refer to   anything that causes reactions to occur  
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Neonates are routinely tested for PKU in the hospital because left untreated this condition causes   MR(mental retardation)  
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Tx for PKU includes   a modified diet of no protein /can not have (Milk, meat, eggs, nuts, legumes(beans) & aspartane)  
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Tx for galactosemia includes:   diet modifacation(NO lactose-dairy)  
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SCA(SickleCellAnemia) occurs when erythrocytes (RBCs) are   produced with a sickle shape that inhibits respiration(exchange of gases/CO2 & O2) and causes agglutination  
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agglutination refers to the   clumping together of the deformed erythrocytes(RBCs)  
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Agglutination can cause   SCC(Sickle Cell Crisis)  
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signs & symptoms of SCC (Sickle Cell Crisis) include:   vascular occlusion(infarction), tissue ischemia (starving of O2), necrosis(death), thoracodynia(chest pain), dyspnea(difficulty breathing), hemolytic anemia(red blood cell destruction), severe pain & organ failure.  
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SCA(Sickle Cell Anemia) primarily affects   African Americans  
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Dx of SCA(sickle cell anemia) is confirmed with a   microscopic examination of the erythrocytes (RBCs)  
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Tx for SCA includes   a. blood transfusions b. Analgesics(pain relievers) c. O2(Oxygen) therapy  
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Hemophilia is a   coagulopathy (disease condition of clotting) that occurs with an absence of a clotting factor(s)  
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CF(Cystic Fibrosis) is characterized by   pulmonary & pancreatic dysfunction  
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The incidence of DS(Down Syndrome) is higher among children born to mothers over the age of   35  
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Characteristics of DS(down syndrome) include   a.Mild to profound Mental Retardation(MR) b.Eyes appear slanted and wide set c.Protruding tongue d.Short flat nose e.Short statue f.very affectionate g.A straight crease extends across the palms of the hands  
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Charactristics of DS continued   h.the little fingers are shorter than normal i.shortened life span due to higher incidence of heart defects, respiratory infections & leukemia  
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The Dx(diagnosis) of genetic diseases can be obtained by performing an   Amniocentesis or CVS(Chorionic Villus Sampling)  
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congenital defect(s) are acquired during gestation(pregnancy) and not through   heredity  
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Common causes of congenital defect(s) include   1.Hypoxia(deficient O2) 2.Maternal infection(mom gets Rubella/german measles) 3.Drug use 4.Malnutrition 5.Radiation  
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Congenital defects include:   CP(cerebral palsy) CHD(Congenital Heart Defect) SB(Spina Bifide) CL(Cleft Lip) CP(Cleft palet) EA(Esophageal Atresia/closed off) PS(Pyloric(valve into stomach)Stenosis)  
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