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Consider the Following Scenario: Your Best Friend Recently Married

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Consider the following scenario: Your best friend recently married. Your friend has a cousin with autism, and her husband's side of the family has a history of several genetic disorders, including Huntington's disease. The couple is worried about having children and they want to know if their potential offspring will be at risk for one of these disorders. They have an appointment to see a genetic counselor in two weeks. Explain to your friends what will happen during their visit.


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