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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. If a disease develops only when a person inherits two corresponding mutated genes, the disease is:
  1. dominant
  2. recessive
  3. chromosomal
  4. severe
2. An example of a dominant genetic disorder is:
  1. cystic fibrosis
  2. Tay Sachs disease
  3. sickle-cell disease
  4. Huntington disease
3. A screen positive for Down syndrome on a maternal serum screening test means:
  1. the fetus definitely has the disorder
  2. the fetus definitely does not have the disorder
  3. further testing is needed to determine whether or not the fetus has the disorder
  4. the fetus should be aborted
4. A genetic counselor does all of the following EXCEPT:
  1. provide education about genetics and the testing process
  2. help you weigh the pros the cons of a particular test
  3. help you make your own decisions about testing and how to use the results
  4. give you strong advice on whether or not to take a test and how you should use the results
5. You may want to have your child tested for:
  1. a genetic disorder for which he or she has symptoms and/or may benefit from treatment during childhood or adolescence
  2. carrier status for disorders found more commonly in your ethnic group
  3. breast cancer predisposition
  4. Huntington disease, if either parent has the disease

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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