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There are several mechanisms in which epilepsies can be inherited. So-called simple Mendelian inheritance occurs with benign familial neonatal convulsions and autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
They can be, but for most people they are not.
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∙ 13y agoEpilepsy can be genetic, but genes are only one of the many causes of seizures. For more information, go to #1.
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∙ 13y agoyes epilepsy is heritary .some times it will skip a gen.
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∙ 15y agoFor some people there can be a family history of epilepsy, but that is not always the case. It can be caused by many factors.
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∙ 11y agoThey can be, but for most people they are not.
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∙ 8y agoYou can be born with epilepsy.
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What is the passing of traits from generation to generation?
heredity
What term is defined as passing down personality traits From parents?
heredity- A+
Can you get epilepsy from a friend?
No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.
What is the passing down of traits from parents to offspring?
Heredity
What is the passing of the traits from parents to offspring?
heredity
What is the difference between epilepsy and seizures?
Epilepsy is the name of the illness. Someone who has epilepsy gets seizures. Epilepsy is the tendency to get seizures. Someone who gets regular seizures can be diagnosed as having Epilepsy.
Is epilepsy problematic in pregnancy?
yes epilepsy problematic in pregnancy .anyone and everyone can have epilepsy
Can you get epilepsy in your leg?
Epilepsy is something that affects the brain, so you cannot get epilepsy in your leg.
Can epilepsy be inherited?
It is possible for a there to be a family history of Epilepsy, but it can be caused by many different things. Many people with Epilepsy have no family history of Epilepsy.
What are three sentences with the word heredity in them?
Heredity is the passing of traits to offspring. Many diseases are influenced by heredity. Heredity traits are determined by genes.
Why is epilepsy called epilepsy?
Epilepsy comes from the Greek and means to seize, take hold of or attack.
Is epilepsy still present now?
Yes epilepsy still exists. Many people have epilepsy.
