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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

3.3.2 - Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does SMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the long form of the acronym.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the SMN protein?

💡 Hint: Remember its name when recalling its function.

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Question 1

What does SMA stand for?

A) Spinal Muscular Atrophy
B) Surviving Muscle Neurons
C) Spinal Motor Neuron Association

💡 Hint: It’s about muscles and how they function.

Question 2

True or False: Zolgensma works by providing the body with a functional copy of the SMN1 gene.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of gene therapy.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a clinical trial design to test a new gene therapy for SMA and discuss its ethical ramifications.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of ethical oversight in medical research.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the cost implications of Zolgensma in relation to its benefits for the healthcare system.

💡 Hint: Consider both short-term and long-term financial impacts.

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