Neural tube defects have which one of the following inheritance patterns?: (A) Autosomal dominant, (B) Autosomal recessive, (C) X-linked recessive, (D) Multifactorial
Answer is D. - Neural tube defects: Occurs d/t failure of proper closure of neural tube Show multifactorial inheritance. Examples: 1. Meningocele 2. Meningomyelocele 3. Anencephaly 4. Spina bifida occulta 5. Iniencephaly 6. Encephalocele - Extra Edge: Other conditions having multifactorial inheritance are Hypeension Diabetes mellitus Most of the congenital hea diseases etc