genetic disorder s ymptoms Flashcards
muscular dystrophy
muscle wastin poor balance limited movement heart problems
Tay Sachs
deafness blindness loss of muscle seizures irritability slow growth
Cyctic Fibrosis
thick mucus in lungs thick mucus in intestines poor gowth short of breath salty tasting skin
cyctic fibrosis lifespan
mid 40s
huntington’s disease
uncontrollable movement no coordination slow eye movements depression irritability locc of cognitive abilities memory loss
Down syndrome
mental impairment stunted grrowth flat head flat nose small; hands short neck
progeria
skin conditions limited growth small face recessed jaw wrinkled skin kidney failure other cardiovascular disease
progeria lifespan
13 yrs
turners syndrome
short stature swelling limbs broad chest low hairline visual impairment hearing impairment
turner’s syndrome are more likely to develop diabetes
diabetes
klinefelters syndrom
weaker muscles taller than average little body hai broader hips large breasts male lower energy (a shemale)
hemophilia
blood clotting problems internal and external bleeding joint damage frequent bruises heavy bleeding inability to control clotting
Marfan syndrome
above average height slender arms slender legs slender finges slender toes scoliosis ostroarthitis farsighted fatigue heart murmurs
Sickle Cell anemia
sickle shape blood cells short of breath pale skin constant pain
Phenylketnuria (PKU)
intellectual disabilities seixures behavioral problems musky odor