A nurse is caring for a child with Huntington's chorea, a hereditary condition. Which of the following statements is true of hereditary conditions?
A) The symptoms are manifested immediately after birth.
B) The condition is due to maternal exposure to toxins.
C) The condition is acquired from genes of one or both parents.
D) The course is associated with exacerbations and remissions.
C
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Hereditary conditions are acquired from genes of one or both parents. The symptoms may or may not be manifested immediately after birth. Some hereditary diseases, including Huntington's chorea, remain asymptomatic and undiagnosed until adulthood. Hereditary conditions are not necessarily due to abnormalities in embryonic development.
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