Human genetics (II) Flashcards

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component of lactose, which is not
required in normal human development but can be used as energy source.

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Galactose

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condition characterized by accumulation by galactose in the blood

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Galactosemia

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Symptoms include enlargement of the liver, slow growth, muscle weakness, cerebral palsy, seizures and mental retardation

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Galactosemia

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____ individuals (gg) are unable to metabolize galactose because of deficiency in ___, resulting in the accumulation of galactose in the blood.

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Homozygous recessive;
Gal-1-P uridyl transferase

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An inborn error of metabolism that renders an individual unable to hydroxylate phenylalanine to tyrosine

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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Phenylalanine is converted into phenylpyruvic acid, which may inhibit the conversion of ___

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tryptophan into serotonin.

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Four Basic Phenotypes of PKU:

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PKU with profound mental retardation
Moderate PKU
Mild PKU
Simply excreting excess amino acid in urine

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is a hereditary abnormality that is due to errors on melanin synthesis

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Albinism

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It is characterized by congenital reduction or absence of melanin pigment due to errors in the production of melanin from tyrosine

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Albinism

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In order to detect early these inborn errors abnormalities and to implement measures to
address the health effects of these abnormalities, __ can be employed

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newborn screening

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comprehensive policy or nation system for ensuring Newborn Screening.

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RA 9288 (Newborn Screening Act)

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simple procedure to detect congenital metabolic disorder that may lead to mental retardation or death

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newborn screening

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some of the disorders that can be detected using newborn screening: (4)

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Congenital Hypothyroidism (CH).;
Galactosemia (GAL)
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDeF)

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the body lacks the enzyme G6PD, resulting to haemolytic anemia.

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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PDeF)

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Protein Alterations Due to Mutations (2)

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Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Disease

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Cystic fibrosis is Caused by mutation, of a gene called

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CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator).

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This gene controls the flow of salt and fluids in and out of the cells.

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CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator).

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Symptoms: frequent lung infection, trouble with bowel movements, trouble breathing, infertility, especially in men, skin that tastes very salty

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Group of disorders that affect hemoglobin

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Sickle Cell Disease

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Features: low number of RBC (anemia), repeated infections, and periodic episodes of pain

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Sickle Cell Disease

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– in heterozygous condition may have no effect but may be expressed when mating occurs between carriers

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Recessive lethal

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examples of behavior that are found to be heritable. (5)

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 Schizophrenia
 Eating Disorders
 Drug Addiction
 Mood Disorders
 Intelligence

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Characterized by cleavage of personality, and loss of ability to organize thoughts and perception.

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Schizophrenia

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Onset on the 3rd decade of life; Has delusions and hallucinations

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Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia occurrence: __of the world’s populations; ___ y/o males ___ y/o females
1% 17-27; 20-37;
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perceives self as obese and starves intentionally; death risk of 15 to 21%
Anorexia nervosa
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characterized by eating huge amounts to be followed by vigorous and vomiting in order to maintain weight.
Bulimia
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males see themselves as too small and takes amino acid supplements to have masculine physique.
Muscle dysmorphia or bigorexia
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High heritability (40-60%); Changes in the limbic system
Drug addiction
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characterized by compulsive behavior of seeking and taking a drug despite of its known adverse effects
Drug addiction
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Mood disorders (2)
- Major depressive disorders (MDD): - Bipolar effective disorders or manicdepression:
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more common in women; chronic depression interspersed with acute episodes
Major depressive disorders (MDD):
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is likely due to deficiency in neurotransmitters serotonin or norepinephrine.
Major depressive disorders (MDD):
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weeks or months of depression alternate w/ periods of mania.
Bipolar effective disorders or manicdepression:
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gene location involved in Mood disorders
genes involved are located on chromosomes 4, 10, 18 and 22 and mitochondrial DNA.
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foundation of rational behavior; not a well-defined characteristic
Intelligence
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as the best and most usable measure of intelligence
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) ratings
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is a candidate gene for intelligence
Neural cellular adhesion molecule (N-CAM)
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which chromosome contains intelligence related genes.
Chromosome 4
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___ hypothesis was that I.Q. is largely hereditary. It was supported by ___ in 1971.
Jensen’s; Hernstein
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I.Q. is __ hereditary, and the remaining __ is due to the influence of the environment
80%; 20%
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is a series of tests that measure verbal fluency, mathematical reasoning, memory and spatial visualization ability.
IQ test
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more alcoholics are ___
color blind
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is an X-linked recessive trait.
Alcoholism
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In a study on mouse, ____ are found in the brain of alcoholic mice and absent in would be non-drinkers
phenolic compounds
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scientists found that alcohol dependence might be associated with up to ___ in different regions of the chromosome.
51 genes
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Aside from biological factors, others contribute to alcohol dependence such as (3)
environmental, social, and psychological factors
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A behavioral disorder that can be strongly inherited
Criminality
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Result of studies showed that the criminal tendency of identical twins have very strong similarities __, while it is only about __ for the fraternal twins.
(70%); 28%
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is a mental health condition that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior
Bipolar disorder