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This is sex linked and is inherited through the parents.
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How can dwarfism be prevented?
It is not possible to prevent dwarfism because most types are caused by genetic conditions. The most common form is called achondroplasia in which a parent passes on a mutated copy of the gene that causes this disorder to an offspring.
What type of point mutation is dwarfism?
One type of dwarfism that is a point mutation is achondroplasia.
Is hypopituitarism a type of dwarfism?
If it results in a lowered production of growth hormone then yes, dwarfism can result.
What type of dwarfism does Mikey Post suffer from?
Diastrophic Dwarfism, but I wouldn't say he is "suffering" much.
What organ does dwarfism affect?
Dwarfism affects the entire body. More particularly the neck, abdomen, head, and chest.
Is Dwarfism a disease?
Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.
What is a dominate genetic disease?
Achrondoplasia (dwarfism) is one. Another is Huntington's disease.
A disease that ends with the three letters ism?
dwarfism
Is sickle cell anemia a sexlinked trait?
Nope! The disease is equally in both males and females. This means that it is autosomal.
What are the hormones that causes diseases?
Diabetes Dwarfism Hypothyroidism/Hyperthroidism Addison's Disease Grave's Disease
What disease that is called by a mutation in the gene that codes for somatostatin?
Autism Dwarfism
What is the biochemical cause of dwarfism?
I think Dwarfism is mostly due to decreased secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pitutary.
Is dwarfism x or y linked?
it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism
What are sexlinked genes?
Genes that are location on the sex chromosomes.
How do you treat dwarfism?
There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.
Can you catch Moruio syndrome from a cold?
Morquio syndrome is a birth defect disease that is inherited. Symptoms of the disease include large fingers, abnormal heart development, dwarfism and knock-knees.
What is the disease that gives you baby legs?
The only thing that comes to mind is dwarfism, which is where you have a regular sized torso (I believe) but little legs.
