PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

GENETICS AND DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bone growth disorder that causes a type of “short limb” dwarfism.
A
Achondroplasia
B
Color-blindness
C
Cystic fibrosis
D
Huntington’s disease
E
Phenylketonuria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Achondroplasia is a bone growth disorder that results in dwarfism due to a genetic mutation in the arms and legs. Achondroplasia is the most common form of short stature (adults less than 4-ft.

Detailed explanation-2: -Achondroplasia impairs the growth of bone in the limbs and causes abnormal growth in the spine and skull. Although the cause is a genetic mutation, only about one out of five cases is hereditary (passed down by a parent).

Detailed explanation-3: -Achondroplastic dwarfism: The most common form of dwarfism is characterized by short limbs and a prominent forehead. Hypochondroplasia dwarfism: A mild type of short-limbed dwarfism with characteristics not noticeable during infancy. Pituitary dwarfism: Dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency.

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