Biological psychology

Question 1

Autism

Answer 1

A physical disorder of the brain that causes a lifelong disability

Question 2

Ushers Syndrome

Answer 2

Syndrome that affects hearing and vision. Hearing loss and Retinitis Pigmentosa, loss of side vision and progressive degeneration of the retina

Question 3

Lange-Nielson Syndrome

Answer 3

A condition that causes profound hearing loss from birth and a disruption of the hearts normal rhythm (Arrhythmia)

Question 4

Pendred Syndrome

Answer 4

A disorder typically associated with hearing loss and a thyroid condition called Goiter. Enlargement of the thyroid gland

Question 5

Waardenburg Syndrome

Answer 5

Group of conditions passed down through families. Deafness, Pale skin, hair, and eye color. Broad nasal bridge, trouble straightening joints, cleft lip, constipation

Question 6

Stickler Syndrome

Answer 6

Genetic disorder that can cause serious vision, hearing, and joint, problems

Question 7

Alport Syndrome

Answer 7

A disease that damages the tiny blood vessels in the kidney. Can lead to Kidney disease and failure. Causes hearing loss and problems with the eye

Question 8

Down Syndrome

Answer 8

Trisomy 21

Question 9

Papillon-Lefevre Syndrome

Answer 9

Deficiency in Cathepsin C

Question 10

Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome

Answer 10

Disorder of bone growth that results in vert short stature (dwarfism) Short forearms and lower legs

Question 11

Apert Syndrome

Answer 11

Syndrome characterized by anomalies of the skull, face, and limbs. Causes early fusion of the skill, hand, and feet bones