Genetic influences

With clue 5: note that although the condition isn't usually inherited- some types mainly breast, ovarian and prostate ___ can be strongly influenced by genes and can run in families

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  • Created on: 29-05-14 14:51
This genetic condition is where the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick sticky mucus.
Cystic Fibrosis
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______'s Syndrome is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and nervous system) that is characterized by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics.
Tourette's Syndrome
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____'s Syndrome also known as ____ syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and a characteristic range of physical features
Down's Syndrome
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This disease is an inherited disease of the brain that damages certain brain cells.
Huntington's Disease
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____ is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The ____ cells can invade and destroy surrounding health tissue, including organs.
Susceptible to cancer
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Coronary H____ D____ is the UK's biggest killer, causing around 82,000 deaths each year.
Heart Disease
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This is an inherited condition that affects the blood's ability to clot.
Haemophilia
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______'s Syndrome is a neurological condition (affecting the brain and nervous system) that is characterized by a combination of involuntary noises and movements called tics.

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Tourette's Syndrome

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____'s Syndrome also known as ____ syndrome, is a genetic condition that typically causes some level of learning disability and a characteristic range of physical features

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This disease is an inherited disease of the brain that damages certain brain cells.

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Card 5

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____ is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The ____ cells can invade and destroy surrounding health tissue, including organs.

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