PLTW Medical Detectives 8.2 Human Body Systems Part 2

Genetically inherited diseases like Huntington's Disease can be confirmed using a ____ test.

Huntington's disease is a ______ genetic trait.

If you are seeing stars, you might have injured which lobe of the cerebrum?

Genes are used to encode what cellular molecules?

The sense of touch is processed in which lobe of the cerebrum?

During genetic testing, ______ is used to precipitate the DNA.

In DNA coding A-T and C-G combinations are known as...?

All senses except smell are relayed through the...?

What structure connects the optical nerves to the occipital lobe?

For a recessive trait, what percentage of children are carriers who do not have the trait?

The sense of hearing is processed in which lobe of the cerebrum?

Centrally located in the brain, the ________ relays signals for all senses except smell.

DNA's basic structure is best described as...?

Movements are coordinated in which brain center?

What chemical is used to break down cell walls as part of DNA testing?

DNA is clumped onto what proteins as part of its packaging?

Human beings have how many chromosomes?

The sense of vision is processed in which lobe of the cerebrum?

The sense of taste is processed in which lobe of the cerebrum?

Breathing and heart beat are controlled in this "reptilian brain" center.

Complex thinking takes place in which brain region?

Loops, arches and whorls are characteristics of...?

Cystic Fibrosis is a ________ genetic trait.

When one parent has the trait, what is the probability of a dominant trait passing to a child?

The left and right hemispheres of the brain are connected by the...?