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Genetics Counselling and Inheritance

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What is one indicator that may suggest the need for genetic counseling?

Family history of cancer
Multiple pregnancy losses
Exposure to radiation
All of the above (correct)

What is the primary role of a genetic counselor?

To conduct genetic testing
To act as advocates for families affected by genetic disorders (correct)
To diagnose and treat genetic disorders
To provide medical treatment for affected individuals

What is genetic screening?

A technique used to diagnose genetic disorders
The newest and most sophisticated technique used to test for genetic disorders (correct)
A type of genetic testing
A type of medical treatment for genetic disorders

What type of individuals may benefit from genetic counseling?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a genetic counselor review to determine risk?

Family and medical history (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do genetic counselors help patients understand?

The concepts of heredity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component in the estimation of genetic risk?

Analysis of pedigree or family tree (C) Signup and view all the answers

In genetic counseling, what is essential for effectively communicating information to consultants?

Communication skills to transmit facts in an effective manner (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of genetic treatment?

Preventing further irreversible damage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a crucial aspect of genetic counseling?

Helping patients find referrals to medical specialists (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of genetic counseling?

Minimizing the damage caused by genetic disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial factor in managing genetic disorders?

Early detection and prevention of further damage (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of pedigree charting in genetic counseling?

To provide a concise manner of the state of disorder in a family (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the estimation of risk in genetic counseling?

Recurrence risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant aspect of a family history that should be recorded in genetic counseling?

History of exposure to teratogens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indication for genetic counseling?

A parent or close relative with an inherited disease or birth defect (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of retrospective genetic counseling?

To offer contraception or sterilization options (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common scenario in which amniocentesis may be performed?

When a standard prenatal screening test yields an abnormal result (D) Signup and view all the answers

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