Which Disorder Displays an Autosomal Dominant Pattern of Inheritance

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which disorder displays an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance?

• A)Huntington's disease
• B)phenylketonuria
• C)color blindness
• D)hemophilia
• E)albinism

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

Conversion disorder is a mental condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms, such as blindness or paralysis, that have no identifiable physical cause but are believed to be linked to psychological factors.

Hypochondriasis

A disorder in which an individual is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness, despite medical assurance to the contrary.

Psychophysiological Disorder

A physical illness or condition that is thought to be caused, or worsened, by mental factors like stress or emotional conflicts.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.