Females Get Sicker but Males Die Quicker (ch. 2)

Question 1

X-Linked Genetic Disorders

Answer 1

X-linked genetic disorders means that the gene causing the trait or the disorder is located on the X chromosome. Females have 2 X chromosomes; males have one X and one Y.

Question 2

Sexome

Answer 2

The sexome is defined as the total of all sex-biasing actions within the network

Question 3

Hormones

Answer 3

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers

Question 4

Hemophilia

Answer 4

Hemophilia is usually an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot properly

Question 5

Muscular Dystrophy

Answer 5

Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.

Question 6

Myocardial Infarction

Answer 6

Myocardial infarction is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage.

Question 7

Placebo

Answer 7

A substance that has no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs.

Question 8

Zolpidem

Answer 8

Zolpidem is a sedative, known to treat insomnia.

Question 9

Digoxin

Answer 9

Digoxin helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm, known to treat heart failure

Question 10

Estrogen/Progesterone

Answer 10

Estrogen and progesterone are the two main sex hormones that women have. Estrogen is responsible for female physical features and reproduction. Men have estrogen, but in smaller amounts. Progesterone is produced mainly in the ovaries. It’s a crucial part of the menstrual cycle and maintenance of pregnancy.

Question 11

NIH

Answer 11

National Institute of Health

Question 12

Main point

Answer 12

Theory that sex hormones and immunity might be linked; so, varying hormone levels may boost a woman’s immunity but could also affect women’s experience of illness