Murtagh Ch. 18 Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
what is epigenetic?
A
environment, lifestyle, nutrition, psychosocial influences on DNA
2
Q
normal ironic body is how much? in haemochromotosis?
A
4g normal
20-60g abnormal
3
Q
haemochromotosis has what kind inheritance?
A
autosomal recessive
4
Q
2 common homozygous HFE genes are?
A
C282Y - high risk
H63D - unlikely to develop
5
Q
what are the FBE and ESR in haemochromotosis?
A
normal
6
Q
treatment of haemochromotosis?
A
weekly venesection until iron level back to normal
