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Yes, a person with polydactyly can live a normal life. Polydactyly, which is the condition of having extra fingers or toes, typically does not impact overall health or function. Many individuals with the condition can perform daily activities without significant limitations, although some may choose to have surgery to remove the extra digits for cosmetic or functional reasons. Overall, with appropriate care and support, they can lead fulfilling lives.
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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.
How long is the average lifespan of a person with polydactyly?
If they only have polydactyly and no other defect, then as long as any other person. However, if it is linked to another genetic defect, then the life expectancy would be as long as any other person with that defect.
How common is polydactyly?
It occurs in 1 in 500 live births for humans.
Is polydactyly common?
It occurs in 1 in 500 live births for humans.
Can a ghosts live as a normal person?
No.
How does Polydactyly appear?
Polydactyly is a genetic condition that affects the feet and hands of people and animals. It causes the person or animal to have extra toes or fingers. I was born with it in my feet, having 6 toes on each foot.
Is polydactyly common in men or women?
Polydactyly is more common in men, because it is a genetic disorder. Because females have 2 X chromosomes, a recessive trait passed down on one will be covered by the dominant trait on their other X chromosome for no polydactyly. Males though, have an X and Y chromosome which means that that the Y chromosome, carrying no trait for polydactyly, will not affect an X chromosome with the allele for polydactyly. Hence, polydactyly is found in men more than women.
Would a normal person be able to live on neptune?
No.
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.
A person who has six fingers on each hand is know as.?
Humans. But the condition where someone has six fingers is called sexadactyly or hexadactyly.
How is Polydactyly treated?
Polydactyly can be corrected by surgical removal of the extra digit or partial digit
What famous person had polydactyly?
Peter griffin had it before appearing on family guy kyle finch justin beiber
