Question

This is the first submission for this project. Please select an alteration in health (disease) that you would like to work on. Be sure to select a disease that has enough information and depth to meet the project requirements.

Describe the selection in one paragraph and why you chose it. You may use your textbook or other resources for your selection. The disease selected must be approved by your instructor before you continue on to the next project assignment.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Answer 1

My choice of topic in diseases is Canavan disease.I have chosen it as it is a rare genetic disorder most of the population are not aware off.It is a rare inherited disorder that damages the ability of nerve cells in the brain to send and receive messages.This disease is one of a group of genetic disorders called leukodystrophies.It disrupts the growth or maintenance of the myelin sheath which is the covering that protects nerves and promotes the efficient transmission of nerve impulses.Affected individuals have mildly delayed development of speech and motor skills starting in childhood.