Asked by David Sanders on Jul 16, 2024
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Harris was has a degenerative brain disorder that affects his coordination and cognition. Which condition was he born with?
A) Huntington's disease
B) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
C) cystic fibrosis
D) sickle cell anemia
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to alterations of a protein called dystrophin that helps keep muscle cells intact.
Degenerative Brain Disorder
A condition that results in the gradual deterioration of brain function, affecting memory, thinking, language, and judgement.
Huntington's Disease
A genetic disorder causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, affecting movement, cognition, and leading to psychiatric disorders.
- Familiarize yourself with the notion and examples of hereditary disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the notion and examples of hereditary disorders.
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