Genetic Disorders By: Jenn Moulton, Steph Covey, Ruth

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Genetic Disorders

• By Jenn Moulton, Steph Covey, Ruth
  Schlegelmilch, Kristin Benson

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Genetic Disorders

• Mutation or variation of genes that leads to a
  variety of abnormalities
• 4 main types
• -Single gene
• -Multifactorial
• -Chromosomal
• -Mitochondrial

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2 Types Discussed

• Single gene
• -Sickle cell anemia
• Chromosomal
• -Downs Syndrome

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Sickle Cell Anemia

• Incomplete dominant
• Inherited disorder where abnormal hemoglobin is
  produced
• Pain associated with disorder
• -Chest, arms, legs, fingers and toes
• Abnormal amount of infections, kidney damage, and
  eye problems

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Issues with Sickle Cell Anemia

• Social
• -Health problems, social life, Malaria
• Ethical
• -Cord blood
• Political
• -Having children, health care

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Downs Syndrome

• Trisomy 21-possess 3 copies chromosome 21
• Characteristics
• -Decreased muscle mass, halo around iris of eye,
  thickened tongue, Simean creases
• Risks
• -Cardiovascular problems, obesity, arthritis,
  osteoporosis

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Issues of Downs Syndrome

• Social
• -Health problems, depression, ear infections
• Ethical
• -Abortion
• Political
• -Abortion, health care

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Summary

• 4 types of genetic disorders
• -Single gene, Multifactorial, Chromosomal,
  Mitochondrial
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• -Social, Ethical, Political
• Downs Syndrome
• -Social, Ethical, Political

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