genetic disorders Flashcards
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muscular dystrophy chromsome
sexlinked
muscular dystrophy mutation
dystrophin protein
muscular dystrophy effects
muscle wasing poor balance limited movement respiratory/heart problems
muscular dystrophy cure
none
muscular dystrophy treat
physical therapy steroids orthotics help
Tay Sachs chromosome
15
Tay Sachs mutation
hexosaminidase A
Tay Sachs when do you die
4-5 yrs
Tay Sachs symptoms
deafness blindness loss of muscle seizure iratability slowthgrowth
Tay Sachs cure
none
Tay Sachs treatment
only makes more comfortable
Cystic Fibrosis chromosome
chromosome 7
Cystic Fibrosis mutation
CFTR
Cystic Fibrosis affects
Cl channel -respiratory system
Cystic Fibrosis symptoms
thick mucus in lungs, intestines poor growth short breath salty tasting skin
Cystic Fibrosis cure
noine
Cystic Fibrosis treatment
antibiotics enzyme aids in digestion lung trasplants
Cystic Fibrosis lifespan
mid 40s
Huntington’s Disease chromosome
huntington gene chromosome 4
Huntington’s Disease mutation
protein that damages basal ganglia cells in brain
Huntington’s Disease symptoms
uncontrollable movement no coordination slow eye movements depression irritability loss of cognitive abilities and memory
Huntington’s Disease cure
none
Huntington’s Disease treatment
physical and occupationan-speech therapy
Down Syndrome chromosom
trisomy 21