PBL Asthma/PE

Question 1

Modifier genes

Answer 1

Instead of masking other genes, they result in increased expression of a second gene

Question 2

Allelic heterogeneity

Answer 2

Complex series of genes and presenting phenotypes.

Question 3

Prevalence of asthma in US?

Answer 3

8 %

Question 4

Highest risk of asthma according to race?

Answer 4

Puerto Rican, black, and mixed race

Question 5

When do you hear wheezes with asthma?

Answer 5

Expiration