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WorksheetsGenetic predispositions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is NOT a symptom or consequence of cystic fibrosis?
Thick sticky mucus in the lungs
Problems absorbing nourishment from food
Increased muscle strength
Chest infections
Brittle bone disease may be passed from a person's parents or develop from a genetic mutation.
True
False
Huntington's disease is an inherited neurodegenerative genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to certain nerve cells in the brain.
True
False
What is Klinefelter syndrome?
A genetic condition affecting females
A genetic condition affecting males, often with an extra X chromosome (XXY)
A type of cancer
A viral infection
Klinefelter syndrome is easy to identify in small children as the signs and symptoms are always obvious.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a common difficulty for boys with Klinefelter syndrome?
Low attention span
Difficulty with literacy skills
High energy levels
Extra growth spurts in the legs and hips
Most adult males with Klinefelter syndrome are able to live independently and establish careers and relationships.
True
False
According to research, approximately how many babies born in the UK each year will have Down's syndrome?
1,500
7,500
750
60,000
True or False: In the vast majority of cases, Down's syndrome is inherited from the parents.
True
False
The majority of people with colour blindness have the condition due to genetic inheritance.
True
False
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is usually diagnosed by the age of five.
True
False
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most diseases involve interaction of many genetic and environmental factors.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a disease or disorder likely to happen in individuals with a susceptibility?
Certain types of cancer
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
Asthma
Which of the following is a lifestyle factor that can reduce the risk of cancer?
Not smoking
Reducing alcohol intake
Exercising
All of the above
What is a major risk factor for developing high blood cholesterol?
Healthy diet
Smoking
Regular exercise
Drinking water
