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Chapter 8: Margaret & Vance

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How old was Margaret and Vance?

10 & 11 years old

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What is Alport syndrome?

A rare genetic degenerative disease that affects the kidneys, hearing and sight.

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What is giftedness?

Above-average general intellectual ability.

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How did Vance and Margeret discover they have this Alport syndrome?

Traces of blood in urine and other abnormalities

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What is a nephrologist?

A physician who is a medical specialist that specializes in kidney care and treating diseases of the kidneys.

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What is an audiologist?

A licensed hearing health care professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders.

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What's an ENT?

An ear, nose, and throat doctor.

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What is an ophthalmologist?

A doctor of medicine who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.

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What is the percentage of boys compared to girls with this syndrome?

95% boys - 5% girls

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Approximately how many people are born with Alport syndrome?

1 in 50 000 newborns

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What is a degenerative disease?

A disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs changes for the worse over time.

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What is a frequency modulation (FM) system?

The personal FM system consist of a transmitter microphone used by the teacher and a receiver by the student.

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What is "Hard of Hearing"?

Refers to people with hearing loss ranging from mild to severe.

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What is cataracts?

The clouding of the lens of your eye. Proteins and fibers in the lens begin to break down, causing vision to become hazy or cloudy.

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