dwarfism jeopardy review game

1. Dwarfism Jeopardy
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2. People with dwarfism do not live a
normal life.
• False, people with dwarfism live just like
dwarfism. The only problems they have are
with growth hormones.

3. Achondroplasia is the only type of
dwarfism.
• False, there are many other kinds such as
Achondroplasia, Diastrophic Dysplasia, and
Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasias

4. There is no cure to dwarfism.
• True; there is no cure, but there is treatment for
most types of dwarfism

5. No one can be a carrier for dwarfism.
• True, because dwarfism is autosomal
dominant.

6. Most dwarfism cases are caused by
spontaneous genetic mutation in the egg
or sperm cell.
• True; there are many causes, but most are
caused by genetic mutation in the egg or sperm
cells

7. Are there any cures or treatments for
Dwarfism?
• There are no cures, but there are many
treatments

8. What are some common surgical
treatments?
• Inserting metal staples or rods into the ends of
long bones
• Dividing a limb bone, straightening it and
inserting metal plates

9. How does hormone therapy help
people with dwarfism?
• The growth hormone deficiency is treated with
injections of a synthetic version of the
hormone

10. Can a person get treated after they are
diagnosed with dwarfism?
• In most cases, there are no treatments.

11. Is dwarfism an intellectual disability?
• Dwarfism is not an intellectual disability. A
person who has dwarfism is typically of
normal intelligence and lives a normal life.

12. What is dwarfism?
• Dwarfism is a condition characterized by short
stature

13. What is the most common type
• Achondroplasia

14. What is the most common way
dwarfism is passed on?
• Most are caused by a spontaneous genetic
mutation in the egg or sperm cells prior to
conception

15. How is dwarfism found before birth?
• Some types of dwarfism can be identified
through prenatal testing if a doctor suspects a
particular condition and tests for it.

16. How is dwarfism found after birth?
• The doctor makes a diagnosis based on the
child's appearance, failure to grow, and X-rays
of the bones

17. Is dwarfism passed by males and
females?
• It can be passed to the offspring by the male or
the female.

18. What is autosomal?
• Autosomal means that it lies on one of the
non-sex chromosomes, and is not in the X or Y
chromosome

19. What does dominant mean in a cross
for dwarfism?
• Dominant means that only one of the 2
chromosomes with the mutation is required to
acquire dwarfism
• That means that there is a 50% chance that a
child of someone with achondroplasia will also
have it.

20. Is genetic mutations the only cause for
dwarfism?
• No
• Chromosomal abnormalities, pituitary gland
disorders (which influence growth and
metabolism), absorptive problems (when the
body can't absorb nutrients adequately), and
kidney disease can all lead to short stature if a
child fails to grow at a normal rate

21. When do you know if you are
diagnosed with dwarfism?
• A person with dwarfism is usually diagnosed
with dwarfism after they are born or after 1-3
years