Solving the Mystery of Darwin’s Lifelong Illness

Solving the Mystery of Darwin’s Lifelong Illness

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11th Grade - University

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Charles Darwin's lifelong illness remains a mystery, with over 40 diagnoses proposed. His symptoms included nausea, fatigue, and paralysis. Some suggest cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) or mitochondrial diseases, possibly inherited from his mother, as potential causes. Despite extensive documentation, the true cause remains unknown, and exhuming his body for tests is considered extreme.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge in diagnosing Darwin's illness?

No symptoms documented

Over 40 different proposed diagnoses

Lack of medical records

Doctors were not interested

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following symptoms did Darwin NOT experience?

Chest pains

Visual disturbances

Enlarged esophagus

Severe skin conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the earliest hypotheses about the cause of Darwin's illness?

A genetic disorder

Chagas disease from his voyage

A dietary deficiency

A viral infection

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition is characterized by recurring bouts of severe nausea and vomiting?

Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Psychosomatic disorder

Milas syndrome

Chagas disease

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential cause of cyclic vomiting syndrome?

Bacterial infection

Nutritional deficiency

Mitochondrial DNA abnormalities

Viral infection

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about mitochondrial DNA inheritance?

It is inherited only from the mother

It is not inherited at all

It is inherited only from the father

It is inherited from both parents

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which syndrome might explain Darwin's symptoms of partial paralysis and memory loss?

Psychosomatic disorder

Milas syndrome

Chagas disease

Cyclic vomiting syndrome