Epigenesis To Cognitive Development Case Study
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Epigenesis to Cognitive Development
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Epigenesis to Cognitive Development Case Study
Epigenesis is defined as the set of processes by which environmental factors outside of hereditary material itself can influence how hereditary materials functions (Broderick & Blewitt, 2014). Cells specialize because chromosomal material is influenced by the environment surrounding the cell. Something in each cell’s environment must interact with hereditary material to direct the cell’s developmental outcome, making specialization possible. Chemicals in the cytoplasm move beyond a cell to influence adjacent cells and ultimately to influence …show more content…
According to “The Causes and Treatment of Progressive Paralytic Diseases of the Nervous System,” MS affects the areas of the brain and spinal cord known as the white matter, destroying a fatty layer called the myelin sheath, which wraps around nerve fibers and electrically insulates them. When myelin is lost, the axons of neurons can no longer effectively conduct action potentials. Although much is known about the mechanisms involved in the disease process, the cause remains unknown; however, there are links to genetics and environmental factors (Bhargava, …show more content…
Jianshe’s parents, his two brothers and his sister live on the West Coast. The couple is active in the local community and enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and camping in their free time. Jennifer has been undergoing fertility treatment for the past three years and for the last year has been experiencing possible side effects of dizziness and dimmed vision from treatment. Her physician changed the treatment protocol and to the couple’s delight became pregnant with their first child. Unfortunately, her symptoms worsened and she developed mild tremors in her arms and legs. After meeting with a specialist, she was diagnosed with a progressive disease of the central nervous system that is suspected to have a genetic link marked by an unpredictable course. This is devastating news to the couple who have already experienced emotional stress of trying to become pregnant. They are very concerned with the risk of pregnancy to Jennifer’s health and the risk of transmitting the disease to the
Epigenesis to Cognitive Development
EPIGENESIS TO COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT 2
Epigenesis to Cognitive Development Case Study
Epigenesis is defined as the set of processes by which environmental factors outside of hereditary material itself can influence how hereditary materials functions (Broderick & Blewitt, 2014). Cells specialize because chromosomal material is influenced by the environment surrounding the cell. Something in each cell’s environment must interact with hereditary material to direct the cell’s developmental outcome, making specialization possible. Chemicals in the cytoplasm move beyond a cell to influence adjacent cells and ultimately to influence …show more content…
According to “The Causes and Treatment of Progressive Paralytic Diseases of the Nervous System,” MS affects the areas of the brain and spinal cord known as the white matter, destroying a fatty layer called the myelin sheath, which wraps around nerve fibers and electrically insulates them. When myelin is lost, the axons of neurons can no longer effectively conduct action potentials. Although much is known about the mechanisms involved in the disease process, the cause remains unknown; however, there are links to genetics and environmental factors (Bhargava, …show more content…
Jianshe’s parents, his two brothers and his sister live on the West Coast. The couple is active in the local community and enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, and camping in their free time. Jennifer has been undergoing fertility treatment for the past three years and for the last year has been experiencing possible side effects of dizziness and dimmed vision from treatment. Her physician changed the treatment protocol and to the couple’s delight became pregnant with their first child. Unfortunately, her symptoms worsened and she developed mild tremors in her arms and legs. After meeting with a specialist, she was diagnosed with a progressive disease of the central nervous system that is suspected to have a genetic link marked by an unpredictable course. This is devastating news to the couple who have already experienced emotional stress of trying to become pregnant. They are very concerned with the risk of pregnancy to Jennifer’s health and the risk of transmitting the disease to the