The gene in which a mutation occurs resulting in Rett Syndrome.
What is MECP2 gene on the x chromosomes.
100
The likelihood of a female being born with Rett Syndrome
What is 1 in 10,000
200
The clenching or grinding of teeth
What is bruxism
200
Occurs within the first 6 to 8 months of a females life
What is normal development
200
Purposeful hand movement and spoken language begins to deteriorate.
What is the rapid destructive destructive phase.
200
Boys do not survive Rett Syndrome before or shortly after birth because they cannot live with a mutation on this chromosome.
What is the x chromosome.
200
Between 40 and 45
What is the life expectancy of a female with Rett Syndrome
300
difficulty with walking
What is Gait ataxia
300
Rett syndrome is characterized as this kind of disorder; one that affects the brain.
What is a neurodevelopmental disorder.
300
This begins to slow down during the Early Onset Stage
What is The Early Onset Stage
300
MECP2 creates this sustance that turns off other genes
What is an abnormal protein.
300
Total of 20 girls.
What is the amount diagnosed with Rett Syndrome daily.
400
The failure of an individual to develop at a normal rate of height and weight for his or her age
What is growth retardation
400
Rett Syndrome is often misdiagnosed as these two disorders.
What are autism and cerebral palsy.
400
Occurs during the plateau stage that involves little to no progression of the disorder.
What is the improvement of alertness and attention to environment.
400
Used to identify the MECP2 gene and ultimately confirms this disorder.
What is a blood test
400
An animal in which Rett Syndrome has been reversed.
What are mice
500
The periodic suspension of one's breath for 10 seconds or more.
What is Episodic Apnea
500
Rett Syndrome is a part of this wide range of psychological conditions characterized by widespread abnormalities of social interactions and communication.
What is the autism spectrum.
500
Progresses during the late motor deterioration stage that could result in the need for a wheel chair depending of the severity of the condition.
What is scoliosis.
500
Caused by the mutated gene and effects other genes in the body.
What is abnormal protein synthesis
500
Females with Rett Syndrome often develop this disorder that involves a slight to extreme curvature of the spine.