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Genetic Diseases
Genetic Disorders and their diseases
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Nursing
Graduate
02/02/2012

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Term
X-linked recessive
Definition
females are usually unaffected carriers, men are affected
Klinefelter (men have extra XXY)
hemophilia A
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Term
Nondisjunction
Definition
wrong number of chromosomes; usually more than we need. (trisomy) caused by aneuplody when chromosomes are unable to divide properly when undergoing replications.
Term
Aneuplody
Definition
not correct number of chromosome; extra set of chromosome.
Term
Turner Syndrome
Definition
has only one functional X chromosome. symptoms of webbing of neck, infertile, early menopause, never have menstrual cycle.
Term
hungtington disease
Definition
autosomal dominant; neurodegenerative, decrease in muscles and cognition. 50% risk inheritance.
Term
duchenne muscular dystrophy DMD
Definition
X linked recessive; progressive muscle weakness, affects skeletal, movement, heart. occurs in more males.
Term
hemophilia A
Definition
X linked recessive (Queen Victoria) lack of clotting factor 8 &9. males are affected from the X given by moms.
Term
Cystic Fibrosis
Definition
Autosomal recessive; salty tasting skin, abnormal secretion of glands..lung infections.
Term
Autosomal recessive
Definition
Cystic fibrosis
sickle cell anemia
Tay Sachs (nervous system)
PKU (Phenylketonuria)
Glycogen Storage disease
Term
Autosomal Dominant
Definition
Retinoblastoma (Rb1 tumor suppressor gene)
hungtington disease (neurodegen of muscle)
achondroplasia (defect in long bone)
Marfan (affect connective tissues)
familial hypercholesteremia
Li-Fraumeni (suppress p53)
Term
Trisomies
Definition
Downs Sydrome tri 21; MR, almond eyes, heart defects

Edwards-trisomy 18, short neck, low set ears, MR, limited hip abduction, prominent occiput.

Pautau-tri 13; clet lip/palate, polydactly, MR.
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