D 236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY E COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SCRIPT COMPLETE QUESTIONS
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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autosomal recessive.
Answer:
two copies of an abnormal gene must be present in order for the disease or trait to develop
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Phagocytes.
Answer:
a type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and boosts immune
response
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dendritic cells.
Answer:
specialized white blood cells that patrol the body searching for antigens that produce infections
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mast cells.
Answer:
Cells that release chemicals (such as histamine) that promote inflammation. (activators of the
inflammatory response)
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Chemokines.
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induce migration of leukocytes
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capillary endothelial cells.
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create a metabolic link between the tissue and the blood
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Histamine.
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release causes increased vascular permeability
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Diapedesis (extravasation).
Answer:
process of leukocytes squeezing through openings in capillary walls
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complement proteins.
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proteins in blood that help destroy pathogens by coating or puncturing them
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,exudate.
Answer:
fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
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achondroplasia.
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dwarfism
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Retinoblastoma.
Answer:
tumor arising from a developing retinal cell (a congenital, malignant tumor)
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Causes of retinoblastoma.
Answer:
genetics, RB1
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risk factors of Retinoblastoma.
Answer:
advanced paternal age, family history, or known exposure to RB1
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symptoms of reitnoblastoma.
, Answer:
white pupil, absent red reflex, ocular inflammation, restricted eye movements, protrusion of the eye
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cystic fibrosis.
Answer:
A genetic disorder of the exocrine glands caused by a mutation.
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symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
Answer:
respiratory failure, low O2, weight loss, loss of appetite, recurrent lung infections, constipation and
loose stools
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treatments for cystic fibrosis.
Answer:
Mucus-dissolving drugs, manipulation to loosen mucus, antibiotics, diet high in calories, increased
fluid intake, exercise.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
Answer:
genetic disorder in which fat and fibrous tissue infiltrate and weak muscle tissues, such as in the
legs, pelvis, lungs and heart.
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VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
Question:
autosomal recessive.
Answer:
two copies of an abnormal gene must be present in order for the disease or trait to develop
Question:
Phagocytes.
Answer:
a type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and boosts immune
response
Question:
dendritic cells.
Answer:
specialized white blood cells that patrol the body searching for antigens that produce infections
Question:
mast cells.
Answer:
Cells that release chemicals (such as histamine) that promote inflammation. (activators of the
inflammatory response)
,Question:
Chemokines.
Answer:
induce migration of leukocytes
Question:
capillary endothelial cells.
Answer:
create a metabolic link between the tissue and the blood
Question:
Histamine.
Answer:
release causes increased vascular permeability
Question:
Diapedesis (extravasation).
Answer:
process of leukocytes squeezing through openings in capillary walls
Question:
complement proteins.
Answer:
proteins in blood that help destroy pathogens by coating or puncturing them
Question:
,exudate.
Answer:
fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound
Question:
achondroplasia.
Answer:
dwarfism
Question:
Retinoblastoma.
Answer:
tumor arising from a developing retinal cell (a congenital, malignant tumor)
Question:
Causes of retinoblastoma.
Answer:
genetics, RB1
Question:
risk factors of Retinoblastoma.
Answer:
advanced paternal age, family history, or known exposure to RB1
Question:
symptoms of reitnoblastoma.
, Answer:
white pupil, absent red reflex, ocular inflammation, restricted eye movements, protrusion of the eye
Question:
cystic fibrosis.
Answer:
A genetic disorder of the exocrine glands caused by a mutation.
Question:
symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
Answer:
respiratory failure, low O2, weight loss, loss of appetite, recurrent lung infections, constipation and
loose stools
Question:
treatments for cystic fibrosis.
Answer:
Mucus-dissolving drugs, manipulation to loosen mucus, antibiotics, diet high in calories, increased
fluid intake, exercise.
Question:
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
Answer:
genetic disorder in which fat and fibrous tissue infiltrate and weak muscle tissues, such as in the
legs, pelvis, lungs and heart.
Question:
