In an Autosomal Disorder Such as Huntington's, Two Carrier Parents

question 36

Multiple Choice

In an autosomal disorder such as Huntington's, two carrier parents havthprobability of passing thgenon to __________ percent of their children.

• A)50
• B)0
• C)100
• D)25
• E)75

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Definitions:

Pacinian

Referring to Pacinian corpuscles, pressure-sensitive mechanoreceptors that respond to deep, transient pressure and vibration.

Ruffini Corpuscles

Sensory receptors located in the skin that detect stretch, pressure, and warmth, playing a role in the sensation of touch and control of finger position.

Merkel Cells

Specialized cells found in the skin that are involved in the sense of touch, particularly in detecting pressure and texture.

Receptive Field

The specific area within the visual world that elicits a response from any sensory neuron.