Genetic Disorders

By: Jenn Moulton, Steph Covey, Ruth

Schlegelmilch, Kristin Benson

Genetic DisordersGenetic Disorders

Mutation or variation of genes that leads to a variety of abnormalities

4 main types-Single gene-Multifactorial-Chromosomal-Mitochondrial

2 Types Discussed2 Types Discussed

Single gene-Sickle cell anemia

Chromosomal-Down’s Syndrome

Sickle Cell AnemiaSickle Cell AnemiaIncomplete 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

Issues with Sickle Cell Anemia

Social-Health problems, social life, Malaria

Ethical-Cord blood

Political-Having children, health care

Down’s SyndromeDown’s 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

Issues of Down’s Syndrome

Issues of Down’s SyndromeSocial

-Health problems, depression, ear infections

Ethical-Abortion

Political-Abortion, health care

SummarySummary

4 types of genetic disorders-Single gene, Multifactorial, Chromosomal, Mitochondrial

Sickle Cell Anemia -Social, Ethical, Political

Down’s Syndrome-Social, Ethical, Political

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