Random Questions about PKU 1
What is a name for PKU that has 2 words? 1st word has 3 letters
What is PAH Deficiency
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When do you test a person for PKU
At Infant
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What Causes PKU
Gene Mutation
Is PKU a Genetic mutation.
YES
Where is Phenylalanine (Phe) found
Protein
Is PKU life-long
Yes because there is a faulty enzyme. Without it your body can't break down phenylalanine.
What causes PKU?
It's passed down through a recessive gene from parents.
What is the Cure for PKU
Trick question there is no cure
A Symptom of untreated PKU is
Severe Brain Damage
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If only one parent has PKU and 1 is normal, how probable is that offspring will have PKU too?
How is Pku treated
By not giving the baby high protein foods(controlled diet)
What is the most effective treatment for PKU
Controlled diet
Why is there no chance of a cure?
Because it is caused by inherited genes
How is PKU Diagnosed/tested
By Blood tests
What is 1 other name for PKU
Folling's Disease(was not on Presentation) PAH Deficiency Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency Disease
Can you test for PKU
Yes through a blood test
What's PKU
Rare genetic condition of amino acids building up
PKU is inherited in families
in an auto recessive pattern
Name 1 symptom of this genetic disorder
seizures and brain damage. Mouse-like odor.
Intellectual disability and Behavioral problems
Is PKU a life threatening disease? WHY?
No. "PKU is a slowly progressive disease that does not cause acute symptoms."
What kind of disease is Phenylketonuria?
A recessive birth defect.
What population doe PKU most commonly affect
A: Asians
B: Africans
C: Native Americans
D:Hispanics
C Native Americans
What is PHE
Amino acid found in the gene