Tay Sachs Disease Overview

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Which age group is affected by Classic Infantile Tay Sach disease?

  • Elderly
  • Children (correct)
  • Teenagers
  • Adults

What is a common symptom of Juvenile Tay Sach disease?

  • Heightened fear factor
  • Vision loss
  • Chronic muscle spasms
  • Memory deterioration (correct)

Which population has a higher risk of carrying the genetic variant for Tay-Sachs disease?

  • French-Canadian (correct)
  • Swedish
  • Spanish
  • Italian

What is the primary cause of death in individuals with Classic Infantile Tay Sach disease?

<p>Pneumonia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of Late Onset Tay Sach disease?

<p>Poor communication (speaking ability) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of people who carry the genetic variant for Tay-Sachs disease?

<p>1 in 3000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Tay Sachs Disease?

<p>Altered HEXA gene affecting enzyme function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which populations is Tay Sachs Disease more common?

<p>French-Canadian, Old Order Amish, Cajun, Jewish (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body is primarily affected by Tay Sachs Disease?

<p>Nervous system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the HEXA gene in Tay Sachs Disease?

<p>Creating beta-hexosaminidase A enzyme (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age can Tay Sachs Disease typically emerge?

<p>6 months old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What substance accumulates in cells due to enzyme issues in Tay Sachs Disease?

<p>GM2 ganglioside (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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