Question 1

X-linked dominant disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  only affect females. 
B)  are fairly common. 
C)  are extremely rare. 
D)  only affect males. 
A)  only affect females. 
B)  are fairly common. 
C)  are extremely rare. 
D)  only affect males. C

Question 2

Psychiatric disorders with a genetic connection include

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia and bipolar disorder 
B)  clinical depression and anxiety disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder and PTSD. 
D)  personality disorder and schizophrenia. 
A)  schizophrenia and bipolar disorder 
B)  clinical depression and anxiety disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder and PTSD. 
D)  personality disorder and schizophrenia. A

Question 3

Genetic counseling can help families evaluate their options if a genetic disease is detected through testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A recessive allele doesn't express a given trait in the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  a dominant allele. 
B)  a similar allele. 
C)  an allele on the Y chromosome. 
D)  an allele on the X chromosome. 
A)  a dominant allele. 
B)  a similar allele. 
C)  an allele on the Y chromosome. 
D)  an allele on the X chromosome.

Question 5

No association has been found between genetic disorders and ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A karyotype is a complete set of chromosomes that contains how many pairs?

Accepted Answer

A)  21 
B)  22 
C)  23 
D)  24 
A)  21 
B)  22 
C)  23 
D)  24

Question 7

Inheritance is a one of the primary determinants of health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A double-helix shaped acid molecule in the nucleus of a cell that stores genetic material is

Accepted Answer

A)  a chromosome. 
B)  DNA. 
C)  a gene. 
D)  RNA. 
A)  a chromosome. 
B)  DNA. 
C)  a gene. 
D)  RNA.

Question 9

There are no risks associated with genetic testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain at least four reasons that genetic testing is performed.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. To learn

Question 11

A carrier of a genetic disease has one copy of an autosome with a recessive allele for a particular trait, but is unaffected by it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A complete set of chromosomes arranged into pairs by size is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  inheritance. 
B)  allele. 
C)  karyotype. 
D)  imprint. 
A)  inheritance. 
B)  allele. 
C)  karyotype. 
D)  imprint.

Question 13

Genes are expressed as

Accepted Answer

A)  molecules. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  codes. 
D)  enzymes. 
A)  molecules. 
B)  proteins. 
C)  codes. 
D)  enzymes.

Question 14

Pair 23 is a human's one pair of sex chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Traits are inherited via a specific bundle of DNA known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  nucleic acid. 
B)  double helix. 
C)  chromosome. 
D)  genome. 
A)  nucleic acid. 
B)  double helix. 
C)  chromosome. 
D)  genome.

Question 16

A single-gene disorder that occurs in males who have inherited one copy of an X chromosome with the affected recessive allele is known as an X-linked recessive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Genes are contained in the DNA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Some researchers believe that nearly all disorders have a genetic component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Disorders in which genes play a role but are also affected by environmental conditions are

Accepted Answer

A)  multifactorial disorders. 
B)  multiple-gene disorders. 
C)  single-gene disorders. 
D)  social disorders. 
A)  multifactorial disorders. 
B)  multiple-gene disorders. 
C)  single-gene disorders. 
D)  social disorders.

Question 20

Sharing your family health history with your health care provider can help you work together to prevent certain diseases and can be useful as part of diagnosis and treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Focus On Understanding Your Health Inheritance

X-linked dominant disorders

Psychiatric disorders with a genetic connection include

Genetic counseling can help families evaluate their options if a genetic disease is detected through testing.

A recessive allele doesn't express a given trait in the presence of

No association has been found between genetic disorders and ethnicity.

A karyotype is a complete set of chromosomes that contains how many pairs?

Inheritance is a one of the primary determinants of health.

A double-helix shaped acid molecule in the nucleus of a cell that stores genetic material is

There are no risks associated with genetic testing.

Explain at least four reasons that genetic testing is performed.

A carrier of a genetic disease has one copy of an autosome with a recessive allele for a particular trait, but is unaffected by it.

A complete set of chromosomes arranged into pairs by size is a(n)

Genes are expressed as

Pair 23 is a human's one pair of sex chromosomes.

Traits are inherited via a specific bundle of DNA known as a

A single-gene disorder that occurs in males who have inherited one copy of an X chromosome with the affected recessive allele is known as an X-linked recessive disorder.

Genes are contained in the DNA.

Some researchers believe that nearly all disorders have a genetic component.

Disorders in which genes play a role but are also affected by environmental conditions are

Sharing your family health history with your health care provider can help you work together to prevent certain diseases and can be useful as part of diagnosis and treatment.

Accessing Your Health

Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Focus On Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Life's Challenges

Focus On Improving Your Sleep

Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Focus On Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Physical Fitness

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

Ending Tobacco Use

Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Focus On Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Reducing Your Cancer Risk

Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions

Choosing Conventional and Complementary Health Care

Preventing Violence and Abuse

Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

Preserving and Protecting Your Environment

Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

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