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Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia. Kiela Olson and Maria Hassel Period 6. Background. Achondroplasia was discovered in 1994 by Dr. John Wasmuth There were cases before 1994, but no one knew exactly why or how people developed achondroplasia. Affects. Disproportional head to body size

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Achondroplasia

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  1. Achondroplasia Kiela Olson and Maria Hassel Period 6

  2. Background Achondroplasia was discovered in 1994 by Dr. John Wasmuth There were cases before 1994, but no one knew exactly why or how people developed achondroplasia.

  3. Affects Disproportional head to body size Shortened arms and legs Large forehead Spine curves Normal life expectancy

  4. Cures/Treatments There is no cure Many people with achondroplasia go to therapy to strengthen their muscles or work on their breathing

  5. How is it passed on? Dominant Gene One copy of an affected gene can cause the disorder because of its affect on the chromosome. Males and females are at an equal risk to inherit achondroplasia

  6. Interesting Info A TV series on TLC was made about a family with achondroplasia called Little People Big World During the time of Egyptians people with dwarfism were thought to have super powers About 25,000 people are born with achondroplasia each year Most cases have average- sized parents

  7. Famous People • A TV series on TLC was made about a family with achondroplasia called Little People Big World. • This series follows the Roloff family and their day to day life. • Zach was the only child with • achondroplasia.

  8. Works Cited “Achondroplasia.” Internet Source. n.p.n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2013. “Who Discovered Dwarfism.” Internet Source. n.p.n.d . Web. 19 Feb.2013. “Achondroplasia.” Internet Source. n.p.n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2013. “Achondroplasia.” Internet Source. n.p.n.d. Web 19 Feb 2013.

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