cytogen (genetic screening)

Question 1

a tool used to identify individuals who are at a higher risk of developing a particular disorder who carry a specific gene for disorder

Answer 1

genetic screening

Question 2

2 different types of genetic screening

Answer 2

Carrier Screening
Prenatal Screening

Question 3

screens healthy adults for genetic conditions that they may pass on to their children

Answer 3

Carrier Screening

Question 4

can be done before or during pregnancy

Answer 4

fragile x syndrome
cystic fibrosis
sickle cell disease
tay-sachs disease

Question 5

a child needs to inherit one copy of the mutated gene from each parent

Answer 5

cystic fibrosis

Question 6

a genetic abnormality on the x chromosome that leads to mild to moderate intellectual disability and behavior problems

Answer 6

fragile x syndrome

Question 7

a group of hemoglobin-related blood disorders typically inherited

Answer 7

Sickle Cell Disease

Question 8

a rare, inherited disorder that is characterized neurological problems caused by the death of nerve cells in your child’s brain and spinal cord

Answer 8

Tay-Sachs Disease

Question 9

screens a pregnant woman for chromosomal abnormalities and other defects in the fetus

Answer 9

Prenatal Screening

Question 10

birth defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord that happen in fetus is within the first month of pregnancy

Answer 10

Neural Tube Defects

Question 11

a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly

Answer 11

Spina Bifida

Question 12

a birth that is fatal and results in the lack of brain and skull development

Answer 12

Anencephaly