Genetic Influences

Question 1

Give 2 examples of inherited disorders

Answer 1

Cystic Fibrosis

Huntington’s Disease

Question 2

What is cystic fibrosis?

Answer 2

A genetic disorder that is caused by a faulty gene - lungs and digestive system becomes clogged with mucus making it difficult to eat/breathe/digest

Question 3

How can cystic fibrosis affect physical development?

Answer 3

Hard to digest food because digestive system is clogged with mucus
Difficult to breathe - respiratory problems - inhaler
Weight gain / loss

Question 4

How can cystic fibrosis affect intellectual development?

Answer 4

Regular doctor appointments - missing school and falling behind
Lack of motivation to try and catch up

Question 5

What impact does cystic fibrosis have on emotional development?

Answer 5

Embarrassed due to taking medication or coughing in front of people
Anxiety
Feeling different from their peers

Question 6

How can cystic fibrosis impact social development?

Answer 6

Not wanting to socialise due to feeling embarrassed/different
Time off school do don’t have a lot of time to socialise

Question 7

What is Huntington’s Disease?

Answer 7

An inherited condition that damages certain nerve cells in the brain - become progressively worse

Question 8

How can Huntington’s disease affect physical development?

Answer 8

Uncontrollable movements
Poor co-ordination
Could develop a lack of interest in hygiene and self care
Good appetite but can still loose weight

Question 9

How can Huntington’s disease affect intellectual development?

Answer 9

Hard to concentrate on more than 1 task

School performance can decline

Question 10

How can Huntington’s disease affect language development?

Answer 10

Difficulty with swallowing, may need a speech therapist
Slurred speech
Find it hard to put thoughts into words

Question 11

How can Huntington’s disease affect emotional development?

Answer 11

Angry
Low self-esteem
Depressed
Excited
Not recognising needs of others

Question 12

How can Huntington’s disease affect social development?

Answer 12

Irritability and impulsiveness

Problems with sexual relationships

Question 13

Give a definition of Genes

Answer 13

Units that contain all information and instructions that control our development of living organisms
Inherited by our parents, determines certain characteristics