Genetic Controversies Flashcards
1
Q
what is an ethical dilemma
A
a difficult choice between 2 courses of action, either of which involve an ethical principle
2
Q
name some cancer which can be inherited
A
BRACA1
BRACA2- increases risk of breast and ovarian
3
Q
describe hunting sons disease
A
appears In adulthood
autosomal dominant
no treatment
neurogenative disease
4
Q
name some prenatal screening
A
downs syndrome
turner syndrome
nuchal folds by USS
sickle cell disease
