Match each condition with its corresponding statement or definition.
-disorder characterized by multiple tumors of the Schwann cells that surround nerve fibers
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

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Multiple neurofibromatosis is a disorder characterized by multiple tumors of the Schwann cells that surround nerve fibers.

Answer: A 
 Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disability and physical abnormalities.

Answer: C 
 Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which a male is born with an extra X chromosome, leading to infertility and other physical and developmental abnormalities.

Answer: H 
 Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the accumulation of harmful substances in the brain and nervous system, leading to developmental and physical abnormalities and ultimately death.

Answer: B 
 Huntington disease is a genetic disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of neurons in the brain, leading to movement and cognitive abnormalities.

Answer: E 
 Parkinson disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the nervous system, characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement and coordination.

Answer: F 
 Retinitis pigmentosa is a rare genetic disorder that affects the cells in the retina, leading to vision loss and blindness.

Answer: G 
 Severe combined immune deficiency (SCID) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the absence or dysfunction of T cells and/or B cells, leading to a severely compromised immune system and susceptibility to infections.

Match Each Condition with Its Corresponding Statement or Definition