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Explain the Inheritance Pattern of the Following Disorders, and Explain

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Explain the inheritance pattern of the following disorders, and explain how this contributes to the clinical manifestations of the disorders:
a.Hemophilia A
b. Hemophilia B
c. von Willebrand’s disease
d. Bernard-Soulier syndrome


Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are nerve cells responsible for conveying signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, instructing them to contract and thus enabling movement.

Nerve Impulses

The electrical signals that pass along the nerve fibers, facilitating communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Muscle Cells

Muscle cells are specialized cells capable of contracting and relaxing, facilitating movement and various bodily functions.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.

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