Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 29 - Development and Inheritance - Checkpoint - Page 1123: 40

Answer

In complex inheritance , the inheritance of a single phenotypic expression is controlled by the combined action of two or more genes, and the effects of environmental factors-- internal and/or external.

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In human beings the inheritance of stature or height involves complex inheritance processes. For instance, one's height is determined partly by one's genotype, but nutrition --particularly during growth spurts-- and disease also have significant effects on the height an adolescent eventually attains as an adult. A diet with a proper mix of proteins, vitamins, and minerals is necessary if a child is to attain his/her genetic potential for saturtue. In this connection adequate dietary amounts of Vitamin D and calcium are of particular relevance. Some diseases that my inhibit growth in children include sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus ,and kidney disease.
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