Hemophilia
Hemophilia ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by one of the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
Hemophilia A and hemophilia B are both types of hemophilia, but hemophilia A is actually less common than hemophilia B. The prevalence of hemophilia A is about 1 in 5,000 males, whereas hemophilia B occurs in about 1 in 25,000 males. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Hemophilia is not inherited through a defective gene on the Y chromosome. Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder, which means it is caused by a mutation in genes located on the X chromosome, not the Y chromosome. This statement is incorrect.
This statement is correct. Males inherit hemophilia from their mothers who carry the defective gene on one of their X chromosomes. However, it's important to note that females can also be carriers of the gene and can pass it on to their sons. This statement does not indicate a need for further teaching.
This statement is incorrect. While it is very rare for females to have hemophilia, it is not impossible. Females can inherit hemophilia if they have two affected X chromosomes or if they inherit one affected X chromosome and one affected Y chromosome. Therefore, this statement does not indicate a need for further teaching.
Choice A rationale:
Hemophilia A and hemophilia B are both types of hemophilia, but hemophilia A is actually less common than hemophilia B.
The prevalence of hemophilia A is about 1 in 5,000 males, whereas hemophilia B occurs in about 1 in 25,000 males.
Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Choice B rationale:
Hemophilia is not inherited through a defective gene on the Y chromosome.
Hemophilia is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder, which means it is caused by a mutation in genes located on the X chromosome, not the Y chromosome.
This statement is incorrect.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct.
Males inherit hemophilia from their mothers who carry the defective gene on one of their X chromosomes.
However, it's important to note that females can also be carriers of the gene and can pass it on to their sons.
This statement does not indicate a need for further teaching.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
While it is very rare for females to have hemophilia, it is not impossible.
Females can inherit hemophilia if they have two affected X chromosomes or if they inherit one affected X chromosome and one affected Y chromosome.
Therefore, this statement does not indicate a need for further teaching.