Match each condition with its corresponding statement or definition.
-condition that causes blindness; characterized by lumps of melanin in the retina of eyes
A)Down syndrome
B)Huntington disease
C)Klinefelter syndrome deficiency
D)Multiple neurofibromatosis
E)Parkinson disease
F)Retinitis pigmentosa
G)Severe combined immune deficiency
H)Tay-Sachs disease

Question

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Retinitis pigmentosa is a condition that causes blindness and is characterized by lumps of melanin in the retina of the eyes.

Answer: H
 Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that results in the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to blindness.

Answer: D
 Multiple neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes the growth of tumors on nerve tissue, which can lead to blindness if they grow in the optic nerve.

Answer: G
 Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a genetic disorder that affects the immune system, but it can also lead to eye problems such as blindness.

Note: The other conditions listed do not typically cause blindness as a primary symptom.

Match Each Condition with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition