Lorenzo's Oil

What is the primary medical condition that Lorenzo's Oil is used to treat?

• Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Parkinson's Disease

• Alzheimer's Disease

Lorenzo's Oil is a combination of which two types of fatty acids?

• Oleic acid and erucic acid

• Linoleic acid and palmitic acid

• Stearic acid and linolenic acid

• Palmitoleic acid and arachidonic acid

What is the main purpose of Lorenzo's Oil in the treatment of ALD?

• To lower very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs)

• To increase dopamine levels

• To reduce inflammation

• To enhance immune response

Which organ is primarily affected by Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)?

• Brain

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidneys

Who were the developers of Lorenzo's Oil?

• Augusto and Michaela Odone

• Marie Curie and Pierre Curie

• James Watson and Francis Crick

• Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch

What is the genetic inheritance pattern of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)?

• X-linked recessive

• Autosomal dominant

• Autosomal recessive

• Y-linked

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

In the context of Lorenzo's Oil, what does VLCFA stand for?

• Very Long Chain Fatty Acids

• Very Low Cholesterol Fatty Acids

• Variable Length Carbon Fatty Acids

• Volatile Long Chain Fatty Acids

Which of the following is a symptom of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)?

• Loss of muscle control

• Increased appetite

• Improved vision

• Enhanced memory

What role does erucic acid play in Lorenzo's Oil?

• It helps to normalize the accumulation of VLCFAs

• It acts as a neurotransmitter

• It serves as an antioxidant

• It functions as a hormone

Which scientific method was primarily used to develop Lorenzo's Oil?

• Trial and error experimentation

• Genetic engineering

• Computer modeling

• Randomized controlled trials