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Genetic predispositions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom or consequence of cystic fibrosis?

a)

Thick sticky mucus in the lungs

b)

Problems absorbing nourishment from food

c)

Increased muscle strength

d)

Chest infections

2.

Brittle bone disease may be passed from a person's parents or develop from a genetic mutation.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Huntington's disease is an inherited neurodegenerative genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to certain nerve cells in the brain.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is Klinefelter syndrome?

a)

A genetic condition affecting females

b)

A genetic condition affecting males, often with an extra X chromosome (XXY)

c)

A type of cancer

d)

A viral infection

5.

Klinefelter syndrome is easy to identify in small children as the signs and symptoms are always obvious.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following is NOT a common difficulty for boys with Klinefelter syndrome?

a)

Low attention span

b)

Difficulty with literacy skills

c)

High energy levels

d)

Extra growth spurts in the legs and hips

7.

Most adult males with Klinefelter syndrome are able to live independently and establish careers and relationships.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

According to research, approximately how many babies born in the UK each year will have Down's syndrome?

a)

1,500

b)

7,500

c)

750

d)

60,000

9.

True or False: In the vast majority of cases, Down's syndrome is inherited from the parents.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The majority of people with colour blindness have the condition due to genetic inheritance.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is usually diagnosed by the age of five.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most diseases involve interaction of many genetic and environmental factors.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disease or disorder likely to happen in individuals with a susceptibility?

a)

Certain types of cancer

b)

Diabetes

c)

High blood cholesterol

d)

Asthma

14.

Which of the following is a lifestyle factor that can reduce the risk of cancer?

a)

Not smoking

b)

Reducing alcohol intake

c)

Exercising

d)

All of the above

15.

What is a major risk factor for developing high blood cholesterol?

a)

Healthy diet

b)

Smoking

c)

Regular exercise

d)

Drinking water