Grace and Gregory are best friends who love playing soccer together. Gregory is 11 and has a specific genetic disorder. Even though he is very active, he must be extremely careful to avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?

Dr. Aiden, the pediatrician, just called with some detective news! Sheyna’s throat culture results are in, and it revealed a coccus, or dot-shaped bacterium. Can you help figure out what Sheyna has?

Jackson and Malakai are workout buddies. During a recent physical, Malakai’s BMI was measured at 15% above his ideal body weight. Jackson wonders if this means Malakai should be described as obese. What do you think?

William, Aiden, and Nora are studying for their genetics quiz. They wonder: The conventional method of classifying hereditary diseases is to group them into which of the following categories?

During her annual mammogram, Grace discovered three suspicious neoplasms. After needle biopsies, two turned out to be benign. What is the most likely disease shown by the third neoplasm?

Noah and Mason are in the emergency room after a wild street fight. Noah has a dramatic, penetrating chest wound and has lost so much blood that his body can't keep up with its metabolic needs. What is this critical condition called?

After a detailed check-up and lots of blood tests, the primary care provider tells Grace and Charlotte that Damien’s disease is idiopathic. What does that mean?

Liam went to the doctor for a routine checkup, but ended up with a new health issue caused by the treatment itself! What type of disease did Liam experience?

Arjun and Ava are curious about wormlike internal parasites. Can you help them by choosing the correct name for this large group?

Dr. Ava, the emergency room physician, notes in her chart: “bruising of the brain tissue and disruption of nerve function.” She quizzes her team, including Lily and Mia, asking, “What’s the medical term for this condition?”

Emma and Kai are talking about Jacob, who lives on the streets. He is in and out of shelters and will do almost anything for a drink. He is too thin and sometimes eats from trash cans or grabs a free meal at a shelter. Emma wonders what kind of nutritional imbalance Jacob might be experiencing. What do you think?

Charlotte and Aiden are discussing health topics in class. Who among the following groups has a slightly higher risk of breast cancer?

Abigail, Scarlett, and Aiden are discussing genetics in class. They know that three of the most common patterns of inheritance of monogenic disorders are autosomal dominant, X- or sex-linked, and ____________. Can you help them fill in the blank?

Abigail just enjoyed a snack, but soon after, she’s covered in itchy, raised wheals all over her skin! Based on the image’s terminology set, which term best describes Abigail’s sudden reaction?