Finish the Sentence:
"Gaucher's Disease is a type of ______ storage disease
"Gaucher's Disease is a type of LYSOMAL storage disease"
100
What is the name of the man who discovered gaucher's Disease? (Full name)
Philippe Gaucher
100
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"
100
Who is the best Biology Teacher
Mrs. Smith
200
What are three organs that Gaucher's Disease can affect?
-Spleen -Eyes
-Liver -Kidneys
-Lungs -Heart
-Skin -Nervous System
200
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.
450
300
What enzyme levels must be diagnosed?
Glucocerebrosidase Levels
300
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
300
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)