ADPKD Genetics and Symptoms Quiz

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What is the main cause of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?

  • Genetic faults in both PKD1 and PKD2 genes
  • Genetic faults in PKD2 gene
  • Genetic faults in PKD3 gene
  • Genetic faults in PKD1 gene (correct)

Which chromosome is associated with genetic faults in the PKD1 gene?

  • Chromosome 4
  • Chromosome 16 (correct)
  • Chromosome 20
  • Chromosome 6

Where do the cysts develop in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?

  • Only in kidneys (correct)
  • In heart and kidneys
  • In lungs and kidneys
  • In liver and kidneys

At what stage of life do symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) typically appear?

<p>In adult stage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic cause of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?

<p>PKD1 gene on chromosome 16 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of life do symptoms of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) typically appear?

<p>Early adulthood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do cysts develop in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)?

<p>Only in kidneys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gene defect accounts for the majority of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) cases?

<p>PKD1 gene on chromosome 16 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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