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| What chromosome carries the dwarfism gene???? |
it depends because over 200 conditions can cause dwarfism, but the most common is 'achondroplasia''which is a result of an autosomal dominant mutation in the fibroblast growth factor... |
| Who discovered dwarfism.? |
There have always been dwarfs in humans and in nature, so that's kinda like saying "who discovered blond hair?" Nobody, it just exists. ... |
| How is dwarfism inherited? Is it dominant, recessive, sex-linked? |
Dwarfism is when a persons torso is normal sized and there legs are undergrown. Dwarfs or "little people" get dwarfism from there parent or parents. If a litte person gets it from both th... |
| Is primordial dwarfism a genetic desease? |
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| HELP! Primordial Dwarfism? |
Highly interesting subject.
Check out ... |
| Dwarfism question.? |
I don't know for sure, but I'll make what I hope is an educated guess. Dwarfism mainly affects the skeletal structure. Since a human penis does not have any sort of bone in it (as oppos... |
| I am 4'11" tall with short arms,legs and short stubby fingers.Could I have a form of dwarfism? |
Here is a starting point for some things to read:
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| I need an activity to involve my class in Biology but it needs to describe dwarfism any suggestions? |
what about a fundraiser, or tshirt contest with the proceeds going for the cause. Im not familiar with any groups of dwarfism, but Im sure there are some! Maybe a 1 km race or walk or something o... |
| What is the average weight for a person with dwarfism? |
Because dwarfism can be so varied with the height and proportions, I would consider using not a scale to measure how much you should weigh, but checking your body fat percentage, which can be check... |
| What are some ways to tell if there is dwarfism in the family, no one in my family is a dwarf but there might? |
You may want to go to a geneticist and get some testing done. They can test for the allele that indicates dwarfism. Genetics testing can be expensive, and the results take a long time to receive. I... |
| What accomodations do they offer for people with dwarfism? |
The acceleration controls can be adapted onto the steering wheel for them - though I can't imagine this is a cheap endeavor. I guess it all comes down to money - you can have almost anything ... |
| What's the Genetic Cause of Dwarfism? |
Achondroplasic Dwarfism is caused by a single gene mutation that is about 50% inherited and 50% spontaneous mutation. Families that have no history of Dwarfism have about the same chance of occure... |
| What is the littlest form of dwarfism called? |
littlest is improper grammer. you should say smallest. smallest is a real word. i don't know your answer but i do like watching the little people show on tv. it is about a real family with lit... |
| How many cases of primordial dwarfism are found in the world? |
I know this is not the answer you are looking for, but it is the best that I can do.
When you are talking about 6 or 7 billion people on the planet, the difference between 50 and 400 is basicall... |
| Do u know anyone with dwarfism???? |
I do, my great aunt's boyfriend is a dwarf, and aunt is really short and considered handicapped by the state because she is 56 and 4'10. ... |
| Could I have psychogenic dwarfism? |
it is atrue there is psychogenic doewarfism and also called
stree dwarfism
it is not hormonal as the hormonal type may be trated with
growth hormone injection
but the psychogenic must be tre... |
| What causes dwarfism? Is it a particular gene that may be hereditary or what? |
Dwarfism:
is a condition characterized by short stature. Technically, that means an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or under, according to the advocacy group Little People of America (LPA).
c... |
| Does primordial dwarfism affect the mental capabilities of an individual? |
Not at all.Ever see the film Willow? The amount of little people in it is amazing, and so is the acting skills!! And the children are just absolutely gorgeous. Watch it and you will see!Small peopl... |
| Is dwarfism hereditory? |
yes it is. Genetic means it is a hereditary thing.
2 dwarf parents 50% chance or higher dwarf child..not sure stats on one parent being dwarf, but 25% more makes sense. ... |
| Dwarfism questions? |
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| Dwarfism, Downs Syndrome and Albinism, how common for little people? |
I don't honestly know how common it is, but my uncle was a little person. His name was Pete Risch, and he lived a very happy life. Yes, he had additional health problems due to his size, but... |
| Dwarfism is a word used for people who are 4'10" and shorter. I have been told that these people are able |
I don't know, but if so, I missed it by 1.5"! So I'm just short!:-) ... |
| Is there a specialist for dwarfism if there is what si it called???? |
There are many types of dwarfism caused by different reasons (pituitary and genes for instance). Specialties are defined by the causes of the dwarfism. Look at the website provided. ... |
| What chromosome causes pituitary dwarfism? |
Pituitary dwarfism has been shown to run in families. New investigations are underway to determine the specific cause and location of the gene responsible for dwarfism. The human cell contains 46 c... |
| I know you can do blood tests for some conditions, but how do you test for dwarfism or "little people"? |
Growth delay /growth retardation and or dwarfism due to genetic cause could be tested by some blood test. We have
1. Growth hormone Level- stimulation test using some chemical injected through ... |
| When was the disease dwarfism discovered and how common is it? |
Here are some links to rare disorders
Rare Disorders Links
Genetic Disorders
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| Do people with Dwarfism see Pediatricians ALL their lives? |
How ridiculous. Just because they are small does not mean they are children. ... |
| How is Dwarfism inherited? |
There are many forms of dwarfism.
The inherited ones are inherited differently. Some are not inherited at all, and are acquired syndromes.
The most well known form - probably the type you are... |
| Is primordial dwarfism a genetic disorder? |
Here are some links...
Genetic Disorders
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| How'd Dwarfism get it's name? |
You obviously have a computer. So take your little fingers and go google it. ... |
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