WorksheetsHuntington's Disease
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What chromosome has a defect?
a)
Fifth
b)
Fourth
c)
Seventh
d)
First
2.
You can diagnose the disease with blood tests?
a)
True
b)
False
3.
What is the meaning of Chorea?
a)
Group of songs
b)
Group of dances
c)
Group of movements
d)
Group of words
4.
What system does Huntington's affect?
a)
Nervous System
b)
Circulatory System
c)
Respiratory System
d)
Immune System
5.
Which of the following are symptoms?
a)
Rashes
b)
Changes in mood
c)
Stiffness
d)
Loss of balance
6.
True or False- females are more likely to get it.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
What age group is more likely to develop symptoms?
a)
Young (0-29)
b)
Middle (30-50)
c)
Old (51+)
8.
True or False- In order for a child to inherit the disease both parents must carry the gene.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Does this disease have a cure?
a)
Yes
b)
No
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