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Medical genetics is the branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of ____________.

  • Infectious diseases
  • Hereditary disorders (correct)
  • Chronic illnesses
  • Mental health conditions

What is the main difference between medical genetics and human genetics?

  • Human genetics is a field of scientific research, while medical genetics refers to the application of genetics to medical care. (correct)
  • Human genetics focuses on non-medical phenotypes, while medical genetics focuses on medical phenotypes.
  • Medical genetics is a field of scientific research, while human genetics refers to the application of genetics to medical care.
  • Medical genetics focuses on non-medical phenotypes, while human genetics focuses on medical phenotypes.

Which of the following would be considered part of medical genetics?

  • Counselling people with mental health conditions
  • Research on the causes and inheritance of genetic disorders (correct)
  • The study of typically non-medical phenotypes such as eye color
  • Diagnosis and management of infectious diseases

What is genetic medicine?

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Which of the following is NOT necessarily relevant to medical genetics?

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Flashcards

Medical Genetics

The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders.

Medical vs. Human Genetics

Human genetics is research-focused, while medical genetics applies genetics to patient care.

Medical Genetics Scope

Research into the causes and inheritance patterns of genetic disorders.

Genetic Medicine

The application of genetics to medical care.

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Not Always Medical Genetics

The study of the genetics of eye color, unless it's related to a medical condition.

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Study Notes

Medical Genetics

  • Medical genetics is the branch of medicine that involves the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.
  • The main difference between medical genetics and human genetics is that medical genetics focuses on the application of genetic principles to the diagnosis and management of genetic disorders, whereas human genetics focuses on the study of the structure and function of genes in humans.

Scope of Medical Genetics

  • Genetic counseling
  • Genetic testing
  • Prenatal diagnosis
  • Treatment of genetic disorders

Genetic Medicine

  • Genetic medicine refers to the application of genetic principles to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

Irrelevant to Medical Genetics

  • Evolutionary genetics

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