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Does polydactyl affect human mentally?
polydactyly is the condition of having more than the normal number of fingers &/ toes. i suppose this could effect person's self-image. but polydactyly does not, in & of itself cause mental illness.
If both parents are heterozygous for polydactyly what percentage of offspring will exhibit polydactyly?
There is a 25% chance that the offspring will exhibit polydactyly if both parents are heterozygous for the trait.
How is Polydactyly treated?
Polydactyly can be corrected by surgical removal of the extra digit or partial digit
Can CT scans cause nerve damage... My husband how four in ICU 10 months ago and now he is loosing sensation in his toes?
NoCT scans do not cause nerve damage.
What are polydactyly and syndactyly?
Polydactyly is the term for the presence of extra fingers. Syndactyly is the term for fused fingers.
Is there a way to detect a carrier of polydactyly?
Polydactyly can be diagnosed by external observation, x ray, and fetal sonogram
When does polydactyly occur?
Polydactyly occurs during fetal development, typically when a baby is still in the womb. It is a congenital condition where a baby is born with extra fingers or toes. Polydactyly can be detected through prenatal ultrasound screening in some cases.
Who discovered polydactyly?
Tyler Steven Hayden discovered polydactyly.
Is Polydactyly autosomal or sex-linked?
Polydactyly is typically autosomal, meaning it is not linked to the sex chromosomes. However, in some rare cases, polydactyly can be part of a sex-linked genetic disorder.
Is the presence of a sixth digit?
polydactyly
How is polydactyly prevented?
There is no known prevention
What kind of mutations cause polydactyly in humans?
Polydactyly in humans can be caused by mutations in specific genes that are involved in limb development, such as the homeobox (HOX) genes. These mutations can result in extra fingers or toes being formed during embryonic development. Polydactyly can also be inherited in a Mendelian fashion, with mutations in genes like GLI3 and SHH that regulate limb patterning.
