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Quiz about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Quiz about Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, commonly referred to as SMA. How much do you know about it? Take this quiz to learn more. Questions are either MC or T/F-Y/N.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
412,203
Updated
Apr 16 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
96
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Question 1 of 10
1. What type of disease is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. At what age does Type I Spinal Muscular Atrophy develop? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What tool is used for diagnosing Spinal Muscular Atrophy? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Spinal Muscular Atrophy only affects male children.


Question 6 of 10
6. What is atrophy in medical terms? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The drug Spinraza can help people with SMA.


Question 8 of 10
8. Can a person with Spinal Muscular Atrophy do well in school?


Question 9 of 10
9. When is Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness month in the United States? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What color is the Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness ribbon? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What type of disease is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Answer: Neuromuscular

A neuromuscular disease is one in which the motor neurons and muscles are affected by being destroyed. It involves the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and parts of the central nervous system (CNS).
2. At what age does Type I Spinal Muscular Atrophy develop?

Answer: Before six months

SMA is the biggest cause of infant death, and type I is the most serious. It is progressive and affects the muscles that are used for walking, as well as for breathing, along with many other things.
3. What causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Answer: A gene mutation

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is caused by a mutation in the SMN1 (spinal motor neuron gene 1). It is an encoding of the SMN protein and is part of chromosome 5q13. It was believed that both parents had to be carriers in order for the child to have SMA, but newer research shows it may be possible for a child to get it when only one parent carries it.
4. What tool is used for diagnosing Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Answer: Genetic testing

Genetic testing through a blood test enables 95% of all people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to be diagnosed. The other five percent have an even rarer form, and it requires more testing to be done. Also, if both parents are carriers, the child has a higher chance of SMA.
5. Spinal Muscular Atrophy only affects male children.

Answer: False

Spinal Muscular Atrophy can affect anyone. Also, while it is usually diagnosed in infants, it can appear later, in which case the symptoms are milder. Usually, the first three things affected are muscles in the arms, the legs, and the respiratory muscles.
6. What is atrophy in medical terms?

Answer: Wasting away

Because people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy cannot use certain muscles, they become smaller. Once this happens, the damage cannot be reversed.
7. The drug Spinraza can help people with SMA.

Answer: True

Spinraza was the first FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved drug for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. It is injected directly into the spine and has to be given often. However, while it is not a cure for SMA, it does help slow down the progression of the disease a bit.
8. Can a person with Spinal Muscular Atrophy do well in school?

Answer: Yes

SMA doesn't affect cognitive or emotional abilities. Also, children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy do not have behavior issues related to the SMA. Many people with SMA have reported being very happy with their lives despite the SMA.
9. When is Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness month in the United States?

Answer: August

CureSMA has marked August as Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness month. While walk and roll events are often held in other months as well, it is August when they specifically aim to make people aware of this disease. There are also ways to donate to help research to find a cure. Their motto is "Make today a breakthrough."
10. What color is the Spinal Muscular Atrophy awareness ribbon?

Answer: cream

Cream (or beige) colored ribbons are often used for any disease/disorder in which the nervous system is affected. The pin for SMA also contains a rose. The cream color represents the children's innocence, and the rose represents their courage in living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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