Genetics Counselling and Inheritance
18 Questions
3 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a genetic counselor review to determine risk?

    <p>Family and medical history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do genetic counselors help patients understand?

    <p>The concepts of heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Analysis of pedigree or family tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Communication skills to transmit facts in an effective manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of genetic treatment?

    <p>Preventing further irreversible damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Helping patients find referrals to medical specialists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of genetic counseling?

    <p>Minimizing the damage caused by genetic disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor in managing genetic disorders?

    <p>Early detection and prevention of further damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a concise manner of the state of disorder in a family</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recurrence risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>History of exposure to teratogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indication for genetic counseling?

    <p>A parent or close relative with an inherited disease or birth defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of retrospective genetic counseling?

    <p>To offer contraception or sterilization options</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When a standard prenatal screening test yields an abnormal result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser