Hemophilia, Proteins, and Genes Flashcard

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What is hemophilia?

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Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding.

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What are clotting factors?

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Clotting factors are proteins in the blood that work together to form a solid clot and stop bleeding.

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How many clotting factor proteins are essential for normal blood clotting?

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There are thirteen essential clotting factor proteins.

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What happens if a person is missing one of the clotting factor proteins?

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If a person is missing one of the clotting factor proteins, the clot wouldn't form properly, and bleeding would continue.

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What is gene therapy?

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Gene therapy is a medical treatment that involves altering the genes inside a person's cells to treat or prevent disease.

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What is the current status of gene therapy for hemophilia?

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Gene therapy for hemophilia is still under research.

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What is the purpose of injecting clotting factor protein in hemophilia patients?

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The purpose of injecting clotting factor protein is to help the patient's blood clot properly.

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What are the symptoms of hemophilia?

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Symptoms of hemophilia include excessive bleeding, easy bruising, and prolonged bleeding after injuries or surgery.

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How is hemophilia inherited?

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Hemophilia is typically inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern, meaning it is more common in males.

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What role do platelets play in blood clotting?

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Platelets are small blood cells that help form clots by clumping together and sealing wounds.