Why Would a Genetic Counselor Need to Know How to Construct

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why would a genetic counselor need to know how to construct a human pedigree?

• A)A genetic counselor provides individuals and potential parents with the probabilities of inheriting a particular disease.An accurate pedigree is an essential part of establishing the correct probabilities.
• B)A genetic counselor provides individuals and potential parents with the probabilities of inheriting a particular disease.An accurate pedigree is not necessary in determining disease.
• C)A genetic counselor needs to know how to construct pedigrees to determine genotypes.

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Definitions:

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the body's response to stress, activating the fight-or-flight response.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess water in the tissues of the body, often leading to swelling, known medically as edema.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to external or internal demands or stresses.

Clinical Determination

The process of making a decision or diagnosis based on clinical evidence, patient history, and professional medical judgment.