Biological Defect
Background
Diagnose and Treatment
Random
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Finish the Sentence: "Gaucher's Disease is a type of ______ storage disease
"Gaucher's Disease is a type of LYSOMAL storage disease"
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What is the name of the man who discovered gaucher's Disease? (Full name)
Philippe Gaucher
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Finish the sentence: "Though it is pretty obvious when your ____ is more than twice its normal size you can get a ______ test"
"Though it is pretty obvious when your LIVER is more than twice its normal size you can get a BLOOD test"
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Who is the best Biology Teacher
Mrs. Smith
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What are three organs that Gaucher's Disease can affect?
-Spleen -Eyes -Liver -Kidneys -Lungs -Heart -Skin -Nervous System
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What Theory was used to resolve Gaucher's Disease?
Enzyme replacement to change the structure and function of the gene.
200
Finish the Sentence: "Treatment includes, ______ replacement, bone ______ transplant, and the medicine miglustat"
"Treatment includes, ENZYME replacement, bone MARROW transplant, and the medicine miglustat"
200
Finish the Sentence: ".....most of the victims that were diagnosed with Gaucher’s disease Ashkenazic Jews, affected them in a staggering one in every _____ people.
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What enzyme levels must be diagnosed?
Glucocerebrosidase Levels
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What are two Symptoms of Gaucher's Disease?
-easy bleeding and bruising -excessive fatigue -anemia -weak bones fracturing too easily -bone and joint pain -enlargement of the belly
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What are other less accurate methods to check for Gaucher's disease? (Name at least one for the points, two for an awesome prize+the points)
- Genetic mutation analysis - X-Ray absorptiometry - MRI
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What is another Name for Glucocerebrosidase?
Glucosylceramidase
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