Module 4: Genetics Family History

Question 1

First Degree of Relationship

Answer 1

• Parents
• Full siblings
• Children
• Share 1/2 genetic info

Question 2

Second Degree of Relationship

Answer 2

• Half siblings
• Aunts & Uncles
• Grandparents
• Share 1/4 genetic info

Question 3

Third Degree of Relationship

Answer 3

• Frist cousins

- Share 1/8 genetic info

Question 4

What is the best genetic screening tool available?

Answer 4

Family History

Question 5

What is the minimum number of generations required to have a “complete” family history?

Answer 5

Three

Question 6

What degree of relationship are grandparents to their grandchildren?

Answer 6

Second

Question 7

What is the value of knowing your family history?

Answer 7

• Increased awareness of disease in your family
• Increased medical surveillance for diseases in your family
• Make lifestyle choices to decrease the risk of disease in your family