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WorksheetsUnderstanding Neurofibromatosis and Genetics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a type of Neurofibromatosis?
Neurofibromatosis Type 3
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Neurofibromatosis Type 4
Neurofibromatosis Type 5
What is a common symptom of Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Hearing loss
Vision impairment
Café-au-lait spots
Muscle weakness
Neurofibromatosis is primarily inherited in which pattern?
Autosomal recessive
X-linked dominant
Autosomal dominant
Mitochondrial
Which diagnostic method is commonly used to confirm Neurofibromatosis?
Blood test
MRI scan
Ultrasound
X-ray
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Neurofibromatosis Type 2?
Bilateral vestibular schwannomas
Lisch nodules
Hearing loss
Balance problems
What is the primary genetic cause of Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Mutation in the NF2 gene
Mutation in the NF1 gene
Deletion of chromosome 22
Duplication of chromosome 17
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Neurofibromatosis Type 2?
Neurofibromas
Optic gliomas
Vestibular schwannomas
Café-au-lait spots
How is Neurofibromatosis Type 1 typically diagnosed?
Genetic testing
Skin biopsy
Blood pressure monitoring
Bone density scan
Which of the following is a potential complication of Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Diabetes
Hypertension
Scoliosis
Asthma
What is the likelihood of a child inheriting Neurofibromatosis if one parent has the condition?
25%
50%
75%
100%
Which of the following is a common feature of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in children?
Cataracts
Learning disabilities
Heart defects
Kidney stones
What is the role of the NF1 gene in the body?
Regulates blood sugar levels
Controls cell growth
Produces insulin
Maintains bone density
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for Neurofibromatosis Type 1?
Presence of two or more neurofibromas
Presence of a single café-au-lait spot
Hearing loss
Muscle atrophy
What is the primary function of the NF2 gene?
Regulates cholesterol levels
Produces the protein merlin
Synthesizes hemoglobin
Controls blood pressure
Which of the following is a common diagnostic tool for assessing tumors in Neurofibromatosis Type 2?
CT scan
EEG
PET scan
Audiometry
