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Chapters 13&14
Genetic Disorders
9
Science
9th Grade
01/13/2010

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Term

Cystic Fibrosis

 

Definition

Autosomal Recessive
deleted 3 bases on chromosome 7

can't produce channel proteins that transport chloride ions

salty tasting skin, flem/mucus in throat, digestive problems wheezing, lung infections, poor growth, and poor appetite
North Europeans
Mask nebulizer may help clear throaght, Needs a lung transplant or will die early

Term
Tay-Sachs disease
Definition

Autosomal Recessive

lipid accumulation in brain cells

deficiency and blindness

early death while baby


Term
Sickle Cell disease
Definition

Codominant Point

hemoglobin levels too high

broken sickle-shaped blood cells, clogs pathways

black people usually get this

dietary cynate

Term
Huntington Disease
Definition

Autosomal dominant

insertion of bases on chromosome #4

cells deterorate nervous system deterioration

jerky uncontrollable movements in middle age along with decline in mental abilities and behavioral and psychiatric problems

physical therapy, medication

Term
Phenlketonuria PKU
Definition

Autosomal Recessive

Phenylalanine accumulates in tissues

progressive mental retardation, brain damage, and seizures, lack of normal skin pigments

low protein, no meat, less or no dairy

Term
Duchenne Muscular
Definition

Sex-Linked

Blood clotting

loss of muscle coordination

phsical therapy, canes, braces for joints

Term
Hemophilia
Definition

Sex-linked

Blood clotting

eccessibe minor cut bleeding and internal bleeding

Orthopedic devices, injection of normal blood-clotting factor, Human Plasma Products

Term
Down Syndrome
Definition

Trisomony of chromosome 21 nondisjunction, Autosomal Recessive

Physical abnormalities, mental disability, and recurring infections

Vitamin Supplements Medication, Life Span is shorter (70 Years)

Term
RH Situation
Definition

Happens when the preganent woman is + and the baby is -

Second child will not survive without immune injections

No symptoms unless second birth, then the problems occur during pregnancy

RH immune globulin injection, blood transfusion through ubiliptical cord

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