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What birth defect is most common among people descended from Eastern European Jews?
The most common birth defect among people descended from Eastern European Jews is Tay-Sachs disease. This genetic disorder is caused by a deficiency of the Hexosaminidase A enzyme, leading to the accumulation of certain lipids in the brain and nervous system. Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive condition, and carrier screening is often recommended for individuals of Ashkenazi Jewish descent to reduce the incidence of this disease.
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What is a type of neural tube defect?
spina bifida is the most common defect
What is the most common procedure to repair a central defect?
Anterior colporrhaphy is the most common procedure to repair a central defect
How is a ventricular septal defect different from an atrial septal defect?
Ventricular septal defect affects the ventricles common in babies with down syndrome while atrial septal defect is affecting the atrium.
Which birth defect afflicts European Jews at a rate of 1 in 3000?
cystic fubrosi
Name the type of point defect that occurs in a crystal of zinc sulphide?
A common type of point defect that occurs in a crystal of zinc sulphide is a vacancy defect. In this defect, an atom is missing from its lattice position, creating a gap or a vacancy in the crystal structure.
Describe club foot birth defect?
Club foot or talipes equinovarus is the most common birth defect of the lower extremity, characterized by the foot turning both downward and inward. The defect can range from mild to severe.
3 eye common defect and possible remedy?
myopia,hyperopia,astigmatism
Which is the most common congenital heart defect in people with Down syndrome?
septum primum-type atrial septal defect due to endocardial cushion defects
What is the most common genetic defect in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels?
Congenital Heart Defects
What are some common tools usually used to do defect tracking?
Some common tools used in defect tracking include Aardvark, Bug Monitor and GNATS. Some of these tools are freeware while others cost money. You can get more information about these tools at their respective websites.
What is the most common genetic defect involving faulty gene material during egg formation?
Genetic defects also can take place when the egg or sperm are forming if the mother or father passes along some faulty gene material. This is more common in older mothers. The most common defect of this kind is Down syndrome
Why do i have two uteruses?
It's called a Mullerian defect, a group of quite common conditions. A woman with a Mullerian defect can have duplication of parts of the reproductive system, or can have a simple or complete "skin wall" (septum) in the uterus or vagina.
