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What is a common birth defect that can occur during pregnancy?
What is a common birth defect that can occur during pregnancy?
- Sickle cell anemia
- Spina bifida
- Cleft palate (correct)
- Down syndrome
What factors contribute to the formation of a cleft palate?
What factors contribute to the formation of a cleft palate?
- Only environmental factors
- Genetic and environmental factors (correct)
- Only genetic factors
- Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy
How many newborns in North America are estimated to have a genetic disorder?
How many newborns in North America are estimated to have a genetic disorder?
- About five in every two hundred
- One in every fifty
- One in every twenty-five
- About three in every one hundred (correct)
What is a challenge associated with identifying some genetic disorders?
What is a challenge associated with identifying some genetic disorders?
What is true about the frequency of identified genetic disorders?
What is true about the frequency of identified genetic disorders?
Flashcards
Cleft palate frequency
Cleft palate frequency
A common birth defect, occurring in varying severities early in pregnancy, influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
Genetic disorder rate
Genetic disorder rate
Approximately 3 out of every 100 newborns in North America have a genetic disorder.
Treatment of cleft palate
Treatment of cleft palate
Doctors treat cleft palate, a common birth defect.
Undiagnosed genetic disorders
Undiagnosed genetic disorders
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Genetic disorder types
Genetic disorder types
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Study Notes
Cleft Palate
- Cleft palate is a common birth defect.
- It can vary in severity.
- Development occurs early in pregnancy.
- Caused by genetic and environmental factors.
Treatment of Cleft Palate
- Information on treatment methods is not provided.
Genetic Disorders
- Some genetic disorders go undiagnosed.
- This makes determining their frequency difficult.
- About 3 out of every 100 newborns in North America have a genetic disorder.
- Thousands of genetic disorders are identified, but most are rare.
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Description
This quiz covers key information about cleft palate as a common birth defect and its causes, alongside insights into genetic disorders and their prevalence. Learn about the implications of these conditions and the challenges in diagnosis. Great for those studying genetics and developmental biology.
