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Duchenne muscular dystrophy inheirited recessively meaning it is not passed nessicerially every generation. DMD is recessive it explain why boys commonly get it, affeted fathers pass it on to 50% of daughters and none of his sons assuming the mother is normal. The daughters aren't affected by the disease but they passes it on to 50% own sons and none of there daughters assuming the father is normal.

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Is muscular dystrophy and duchenne muscular dystrophy the same?

Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic disorders characterized by muscle weakening and wasting, while Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a specific type of muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. DMD is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy, typically affecting boys and leading to progressive muscle weakness and loss of function.


Why does Duchenne muscular dystrophy affect boys?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is inherited as an X-linked recessive genetic disorder, meaning the gene mutation that causes the condition is located on the X chromosome. Since boys have only one X chromosome inherited from their mother, they are more likely to develop Duchenne muscular dystrophy if they inherit the mutated gene. Girls have two X chromosomes, so even if they inherit one mutated gene, they often have a second normal X chromosome that can compensate for the mutation.


Do people with muscular dystrophys kids always have muscular dystrophy?

Not necessarily. Inheritiance of muscular dystrophy is not automatic. Children of a parent with muscular dystrophy have a 50% chance of inheriting the condition, depending on the specific type and genetic pattern of the disease.


Is duchenne muscular dystrophy hereditary?

Yes, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. It is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner, meaning it primarily affects males and can be passed down from carrier females.


Is muscular dystrophy capitalized?

yea bcuz muscular dystrophy is the name of the disease and therefore is a proper noun

Related Questions

Is muscular dystrophic infectious?

I believe you are referring to muscular dystrophy, this is a inherited degenerative muscular disease, and can only be inherited from parents.There are a number of types of muscular dystrophy but this along with all other inherited diseases are not infections.


Who is more affected with muscular dystrophy?

the answer is anyone can get musclar dsytrophy


What is an illness condition related to the muscular system?

Muscular dystrophy is one. It is typically an inherited disorder that causes degeneration of the skeletal muscles.


What are facts about muscular dystrophy?

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited disorders that involve http://wiki.answers.com/pubmedhealth/n/pmh_adam/A003174/and loss of muscle tissue, which get worse over time.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002172/


How does muscular dystrophy progress?

Muscular dytrophy is not spread it is heriditary.


How does muscular dystrophy disrupt homeostasis?

The muscular Dystrophy do not maintain homeostasis.


When was Muscular Dystrophy Association created?

Muscular Dystrophy Association was created in 1950.


The form of muscular dystrophy in which survival is rarely beyond the late twenties?

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy


What is the most common and most severe type of muscular dystrophy in children?

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy


When was Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation created?

Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation was created in 1958.


When was Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Trailblazers created?

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Trailblazers was created in 2008.


What are goals of rehabilitation for someone with muscular dystrophy?

what are the goals fo rehabilitation for someone with muscular dystrophy