Lorenzo's Oil

What is the primary use of Lorenzo's Oil?

• To treat Alzheimer's disease

• To treat adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

• To treat Parkinson's disease

• To treat multiple sclerosis

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

• Olive oil and coconut oil

• Rapeseed oil and sunflower oil

• Olive oil and rapeseed oil

• Coconut oil and sunflower oil

What is the main scientific principle behind the use of Lorenzo's Oil?

• It reduces the accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFAs)

• It increases the production of dopamine

• It enhances the immune system

• It acts as an antioxidant

Which genetic disorder is primarily associated with the need for Lorenzo's Oil?

• Cystic fibrosis

• Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

• Huntington's disease

• Sickle cell anemia

Who were the primary 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 role of erucic acid in Lorenzo's Oil?

• It helps in the breakdown of VLCFAs

• It acts as a neurotransmitter

• It boosts the immune system

• It provides energy to cells

Lorenzo's Oil is primarily used to manage symptoms in which age group?

• Infants

• Teenagers

• Adults

• Elderly

What is the inheritance pattern of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)?

• Autosomal dominant

• Autosomal recessive

• X-linked recessive

• Mitochondrial

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which organ is most affected by the accumulation of VLCFAs in ALD?

• Heart

• Liver

• Brain

• Kidneys

What is the primary symptom of ALD that Lorenzo's Oil aims to address?

• Muscle weakness

• Vision loss

• Hearing loss

• Neurological deterioration