Sarek said:The most common types of hearing loss are caused by various gene mutations. Examples of hereditary and genetically caused hearing impairments include Otosclerosis, Usher's syndrome and Pendred syndrome. In addition, approximately half of all cases of childhood hearing loss are associated with a gene mutation.
Gene mutations are either inherited from a parent or acquired. A hereditary mutation is an error that is present in the DNA of all body cells. Hereditary mutations are also called "germline" mutations because the gene change exists in the reproductive cells and can be passed from generation to generation. Moreover, the mutation is copied every time body cells divide.
In short, a mutation in the genes that can cause hearing loss are or can be hereditary.
Now stop acting like a little girl and play nice.
SaintLucifer said:If you have only one arm perhaps your elk should be removed from the gene pool. If you are a lesbian which I am certain you are most definitely you should be removed from the gene pool.
SaintLucifer said:The 'damaged' gene is passed on to the child. That damaged gene therefore destroys that child's hearing.
jack said:I like elk, what's your problem?
Sarek said:Exactly. Although the damaged gene is more a contributing factor in hearing loss, because it is the result of damage in the gene itself, the damaged gene makes it a genetic disorder. And genetic disorders can be hereditary.
Outside influences are considered to be factors that happen outside of the gene sequence. Some common outside influences are:
Age: Aging is the most common cause of hearing loss.
Disease: Meningitis, Meniere's syndrome, benign growths, and tumors on the hearing nerve can cause hearing loss, as can viral infections such as mumps and measles.
Drugs: Some drugs and antibiotics can cause damage to hair cells in the inner ear and the auditory nerve. Some of these drugs include, but are not limited too, quinine, aminoglycosides, diuretics and large doses of aspirin.
Infections: Otitis media is a middle-ear infection characterized by the formation of fluid in the middle ear. This can be caused by allergies, head colds, inflamed tonsils and adenoids, blocked eustachian tubes, sore throats and viruses.
Noise: Noise exposure (hunting, factory/plant noise, engine noise) can cause permanent hearing loss.
Perforation: Perforation of the eardrum can be caused by a change in air pressure associated with flying or scuba diving, a foreign object such as a cotton swab used to clean the ears, or pressure caused by a middle-ear infection.
Wax: Wax can build up in the ear canal, stopping sound from passing through the ear canal. A physician, nurse or audiologist can periodically remove the ear wax. (Cotton swabs or sharp objects should never be used to clean the ears because they can push the wax deeper into the ear and may puncture the eardrum).
You're still a moron, but there just might be some hope for you yet.
SaintLucifer said:A simple question. What caused the mutated gene in the first place you stupid fuck? 'OUTSIDE INFLUENCE'.
Sarek said:Who knows? It might have been divine intervention.
That still does not take away from the fact that mutated genes can be, and are,
hereditary.
Now go fuck yourself.
SaintLucifer said:Nice way to dodge the question. You have been discovered for the fool you are. Now run along. That mutated gene causes the damage to he hearing. I rest my case. Ho hum. Too easy.
Sarek said:Ok. All anyone has to do is read the topic and decide for themselves.
It's a pretty good guess most will think you're a moron. It's evident here and in all your other posts at TK. So it makes no difference to me.