Genetic Predispositions

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  • Created on: 24-09-19 13:29
Cystic Fibrosis
Genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs but also the pancreas, liver, kidney and intestine. Long term issues in reult oclude difficulty breathing and coughing up mucus as af frequent lung infections. You are born with it cannot it later on.
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Brittle Bone Disease
is a disorder that results in fragile bones that break easily, typically present at birth but only develops in children who have a family history of the disease.
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Phenylketonuria(PKU)
Rare genetic condition that causes an amino acid called Phenylalanine to build up in the body as the body cannot break them down.
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Huntington's Disease
Progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems and loss of thinking ability.
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Klinefelter Syndrome
When a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome, can cause reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair and enlarged breast tissue.
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Down Syndrome
When there is an extra chromosome, can affect peoples cognitive ability and physical growth they also have a higher risk of health problems.
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Colour Blindness
When you are unable to see colors in a normal way.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, caused by absence of dystrophin.
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is a disorder that results in fragile bones that break easily, typically present at birth but only develops in children who have a family history of the disease.

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Brittle Bone Disease

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Rare genetic condition that causes an amino acid called Phenylalanine to build up in the body as the body cannot break them down.

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Progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems and loss of thinking ability.

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When a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome, can cause reduced muscle mass, reduced body and facial hair and enlarged breast tissue.

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