WGU patho D236 Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

A chromosomal disorder in females in which either an *X chromosome* is missing, making the person XO instead of XX, or part of one X chromosome is deleted. Correct Answer Turner syndrome A human genetic disease caused by a recessive allele for a dysfunctional enzyme leads to the accumulation of certain lipids in the brain. Seizures, blindness, and degeneration of motor and mental performance usually become manifest a few months after birth, followed by death within a few years. Correct Answer Tay-Sachs Disease A condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 Correct Answer Down syndrome Antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect. The *serum sodium is often elevated* due to excess free water losses. In this, your blood glucose levels are normal, but your kidneys can't properly concentrate urine. Correct Answer Diabetes Insipidus Inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney Correct Answer Pyelonephritis This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern , which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. At least 25 percent of these cases result from a new mutation in the FBN1 gene Correct Answer Marfan Syndrome - Autosomal dominant trait Not having enough *folic acid* during pregnancy is one of the most important factors that can increase the chances of having a child with this Correct Answer Spina Bifida Inflammation of a bursa sac. Inflammation of the fluid-filled pads (bursae) that act as cushions at the joints. Correct Answer Bursitis __________ occurs when you overextend or tear a ligament while severely stressing a joint. And _________ occurs when tendons (bands at the end of muscles that connect muscles to bones) get stretched or pulled away from the bone. Correct Answer Sprains and Strains # *Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)*. Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before and extend several days into a menstrual period.