WGU patho D236 – flipped Exam Questions &
Answers 100% Correct!!
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. - 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. - ANSWER-Tay-Sachs Disease
A condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders caused by an
extra copy of chromosome 21 - 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. -
ANSWER-Diabetes Insipidus
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-Spina Bifida
, Inflammation of a bursa sac. Inflammation of the fluid-filled pads (bursae) that act as cushions at the
joints. - 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. - ANSWER-Sprains and Strains
# *Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)*. Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before and extend several
days into a menstrual period.
#Lower back and abdominal pain.
#Pain with intercourse. Pain during or after sex is common with endometriosis.
#Pain with bowel movements or urination. You're most likely to experience these symptoms during a
menstrual period.
#Excessive bleeding. You may experience occasional heavy menstrual periods or bleeding between
periods (intermenstrual bleeding).
#Infertility. Sometimes, endometriosis is first diagnosed in those seeking treatment for infertility.
#Fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or nausea, especially during menstrual periods. - ANSWER-
Endometriosis
This is an *autoimmune disease of the large intestine*, specifically the *colon and rectum*.
It affects the mucosal layer of the large intestine. - ANSWER-Ulcerative colitis
*____________1 only affects the large intestine*, while *______________2 can affect the entire
length of the gastrointestinal tract*. While diarrhea can occur in both, _______________1 is more
likely to present with blood in the stool.
Answers 100% Correct!!
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. - 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. - ANSWER-Tay-Sachs Disease
A condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders caused by an
extra copy of chromosome 21 - 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. -
ANSWER-Diabetes Insipidus
Inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-Spina Bifida
, Inflammation of a bursa sac. Inflammation of the fluid-filled pads (bursae) that act as cushions at the
joints. - 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. - ANSWER-Sprains and Strains
# *Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)*. Pelvic pain and cramping may begin before and extend several
days into a menstrual period.
#Lower back and abdominal pain.
#Pain with intercourse. Pain during or after sex is common with endometriosis.
#Pain with bowel movements or urination. You're most likely to experience these symptoms during a
menstrual period.
#Excessive bleeding. You may experience occasional heavy menstrual periods or bleeding between
periods (intermenstrual bleeding).
#Infertility. Sometimes, endometriosis is first diagnosed in those seeking treatment for infertility.
#Fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or nausea, especially during menstrual periods. - ANSWER-
Endometriosis
This is an *autoimmune disease of the large intestine*, specifically the *colon and rectum*.
It affects the mucosal layer of the large intestine. - ANSWER-Ulcerative colitis
*____________1 only affects the large intestine*, while *______________2 can affect the entire
length of the gastrointestinal tract*. While diarrhea can occur in both, _______________1 is more
likely to present with blood in the stool.
