Prelims Flashcards
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Salmonella incubation time
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2 days
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Chicken Pox incubation time
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2-3 weeks after exposure
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Intermediate stage between the incubation and illness
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Prodromal
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Hepatitis B incubation time
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2-3 months
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It is when a person is highly contagious and experiencing fulminant symptoms and evident signs
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Illness
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Is characterized as a stage on which some of the early symptoms starts to appear before the appearance of specific diagnostic-related symptoms
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Prodrome
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Increased size and functional capacity of cells
Increased tissue size via enlargement of cells (due to an increase in organelles and structural proteins)
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Hypertrophy
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The final stage of infection which is typical for the recovery stage
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Convalescent
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Decrease in size and function of the cell
Cells shut down its metabolic processes to conserve energy
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Atrophy
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Reduction in cell number
Degradation of cytoskeletal proteins occurs via the
ubiquitin-proteasome pathway
Electron microscopy shows the presence of autophagosomes
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Numerical Atrophy
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Enlargement of a tissue or organ owing to an increase in the number of cells
Increased number as a consequence of cell division
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Hyperplasia
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Trophy or Plasia
Change in ssize
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Trophy
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Trophy or Plasia
Change in number
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Plasia
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Type of Atrophy
such as loss of motor innervation in our skeletal muscles
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Innervation
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Type of Atrophy
Organs are temporarily enlarged and then undergo degradation via atrophic processes
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Involution
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Type of Atrophy
Physiological aging of cells that affects all organs; includes formation of “lipofuscin deposits”
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Senile aging
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These are yellow-brown, granular pigments found in organs such as heart, lung, colon, kidney, liver, and eye
Formed by the peroxidation of polyunsaturated lipids of subcellular membranes
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Lipofuscin deposits
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Overgrowth of cells with enlarged, dark, irregular nuclei
“increased cell division, incomplete maturation of cells”
Reversible and non-malignant
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Dysplasia
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Increased proliferation of “abnormal cells”
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Neoplasia
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Reversible change of one cell type into another
Cells adapt to a change in the environment by altering their morphological appearance
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Metaplasia
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Metaplasia of “corneal squamous cells”
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Bitot spots
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Keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the “bladder”
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Pearl-like plaques
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Smoking can cause ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium of the bronchi to?
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Stratified squamous epithelium
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Anaplasia is also known as?
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Differentiation
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Marked regressive change in adult cells towards a more primitive or embryonic cell type
Cellular alterations resemble dysplasia, although more marked, more disorganized, and irreversible
Anaplasia
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Replacement of cell losses by identical cells to maintain tissue or organ size
Regeneration
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Tissue loss is both homogeneously functionally and structurally replaced
Complete regeneration
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Tissue loss is replaced by tissue of an inferior quality
Incomplete regeneration
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Characterized by reversible cellular swelling and fatty change
Hydropic degeneration (Early Stage)
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This occurs when the cells cannot adapt to their new environment
Cellular injury
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Decreased oxygen results in decreased production of ATP
Tissue Hypoxia
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A molecule with unpaired electrons in the outer orbit.
AKA "reactive oxygen species" (ROS)
Free radicals
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Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) and Superoxide (OH-)4 are examples of?
Free Radicals
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Superoxide (OH-)4 is broken down by what enzyme?
Superoxide dismutase
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Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is broken down by what enzyme?
Glutathione
Catalase
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If formed, enzymatic process phagocytize free radicals
Antioxidants
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Irreversible Cellular Injury
"Loss of Basophilia"
Nuclear karyolysis
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Irreversible Cellular Injury
"Shrinkage of nucleus"
Pyknosis
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Irreversible Cellular Injury
"Fragmentation of nucleus"
Karyorrhexis
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Uncontrolled breakdown of cells in response to injurious stimuli
Necrois
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2 main types of necrosis
Liquefactive Necrosis
Coagulative Necrosis
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Types of Necrosis
"Protein denaturation" is more prominent than enzymatic breakdown
Cell architecture is maintained
Coagulative Necrosis
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Types of Necrosis
Occurs in situation which "enzymatic breakdown" is more prominent than protein denaturation
These occur in organs that lack a substantial protein-rich matrix (brain)
Liquefactive Necrosis
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Types of Necrosis
"Massive death" of tissue caused by the obstruction to the blood flow
Gangrenous Necrosis
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2 types of Gangrenous Necrosi
Dry Gangrene
Wet Gangrene/Gas Gangrene
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Gangrene caused by Diabetes Mellitus
Dry Gangrene
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Gangrene when there is "increased" bacterial infection
Odor Gangrene
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Gangrene strongly associated with bacterial infections
Wet Gangrene/Gas Gangrene
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Types of Necrosis
"Cheesy-looking necrosis" associated with "tuberculosis" infection and other granulomatous disease processes
Caseous Gangrene
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A form of chronic inflammation due to some infections (mycobacterial), foreign bodies, and other chronic stimuli
Granuloma
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Types of Necrosis
A term applied to change in adipose tissue due to trauma or release of enzymes from adjacent organs
Fat Necrosis
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Fat Necrosis combines with "calcium" to form?
Chalky deposits
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Types of Necrosis
A special form of necrosis that usually occurs in "immune reactions" in which complexes of antigens and antibodies are deposited in the walls of blood vessels but may also occur in severe hypertension
Fibrinoid Necrosis
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Enzyme necessary for apoptosis
Caspases
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Phases of Apoptosis
Action of caspases cause death of cell
Execution
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Phases of Apoptosis
Caspases (cysteine aspartic acid proteases) become catalytically active
Initiation phase
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It is called the "wear-and-tear pigment"
Lipofuscin
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Phases of Apoptosis
Phagocytosis occurs
Disposal
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Mechanism of Apoptosis
Mitochondria releases cytochrome-C, which combines with Apaf-1 (apoptosis activating factor-1) to activate caspases
Initiation of Intracellular Pathway
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Mechanism of Apoptosis
Fas-Fas ligand binding
Fas ligan binds to a membrane of the tumor necrosis factor family known as the "Fas receptor"
The activated Fas receptor activates FADD (Fas-associated death domain)
FADD activates caspases
Initiation of Extracellular Pathway
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Mechanism of Apoptosis
Apoptotic cells and their fragments entice phagocytes by producing "eat-me" signals
Clearance of Apoptotic Cells
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Cell death initiated by engagement of TNF receptors as well as other poorly defined triggers
Receptor-interacting protein (RIP) kinase
Necroptosis
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Cell death associated with activation of cytosolic danger-sensing protein complex called "inflammasome"
Activation of caspases that induce the production of cytokines that induce inflammation, often manifested by "Fever"
Pyroptosis
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Mainly due to kidney problems and accumulations often involve "intermediate filaments"
Protein Accumulations
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Glycogen accumulates as part of glycogen storage disorders
Most common organs affected are "liver" and "skeletal muscle"
Ex. McArdle Syndrome
Glycogen Accumulations
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Type V Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD V)
It is a rare inherited condition in which the body is not able to break down glycogen
Gene problem in the enzyme "muscle glycogen phosphorylase"
McArdle Syndrome
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Protein accumulation in the liver seen in alcohol cirrhosis
Mallory hyaline (streaks)
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Protein accumulation seen in Alzheimer's Disease
Neurofibrillary tangles
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2 Forms of Iron Accumulation
Hemosiderosis
Hemochromatosis
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What gene code of telomeres protects the ends of t he chromosome and they shorten with cell divisions?
TTAGGG
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Accumulation of iron in "organs"
Without resultant side effects
This iron pigment is frequently within macrophages
Hemosiderosis
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Fat Accumulation is also called as?
Steatosis
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Term used for aggregates of "ferritin micelles"
Hemosiderin
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Hemosiderin stains positive(+) in what stain?
Prussian Blue
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Accumulation of iron in "parenchymal cells" resulting in side effects
Including Congestive Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, and Cirrhosis
Can be acquired or heridetary
Hemochromatosis
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A disease where there is manifestation of premature aging and a defective DNA Helicase
WERNER Syndrome
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Type of Opsonin
"Recognized by Fc receptors on WBC"
IgG
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Type of Opsonin
"Recognized by CR 1,2,3 on leukocytes"
C3b
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Type of Opsonin
"Recognized by C1q on leukocytes"
Collectins
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Uses 2 oxygen molecules to produce superoxide radical (O2)
Superoxide radical converts to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) which degrades foreign substances
NADPH Oxidase
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Converts hydrogen peroxide and halogen (CI) to HOCl
Then causes halogenation or lipid protein peroxidation
Myeloperoxidase
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Protein-rich fluid with specific gravity of more than 1.020
Exudate
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Protein-poor fluid with
specific gravity of less than 1.012
Transudate
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The main tissue is an outpouring of fluid with a low plasma protein and cell content
Appearance: Relatively clear, watery fluid
Serous Inflammation
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Acute inflammatory exudates has a high plasma protein content
Appearance: finely particulate, thick fluid
Fibrinoid Inflammation
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Acute inflammatory exudates is particularly rich in neutrophil leukocytes
Pus-thick, creamy fluid composed of large numbers of living and necrotic PMNs and necrotic tissue debris
Suppurative (Purulent) Inflammation
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Collection of semi-liquid pus within tissues
Abscess
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S. pneumoniae, E. coli, N. meningococci, and N. gonococci are bacteria that produce purulent inflammation
These are called?
Pyogenic bacteria
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Mediator in Repair
Stimulates granulation tissue formation
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
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Mediator in Repair
Induces blood vessel formation
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
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An active process resulting from arteriolar dilation and increased blood inflow, as occurs at sites of inflammation or in exercising skeletal muscle
Hyperemia
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Mediator in Repair
Stimulates blood vessel formation and wound repair through macrophages, fibroblasts, and endothelial cell migration
Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF)
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Mediator in Repair
Promotes migration and proliferation of fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, and monocytes
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF)
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Mediator in Repair
Act as growth inhibitor for epithelium
Transforming Growth Factor-B (TGF-B)
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A passive process resulting from impaired outflow of venous blood from a tissue
It can occur systemically as in cardiac failure, or locally because of an isolated venous obstruction
Congestion
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Effusion of the peritoneal cavity is called?
Hydroperitoneum or Ascites
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Is severe, generalized edema marked by profound swelling of subcutaneous tissue and accumulation of fluid in body cavities.
Anasarca
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Originate from deep venous thromboses and are responsible for the most common form of thromboembolic disease
Pulmonary emboli
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It is a state in which diminished cardiac output or reduced effective circulating blood volume impairs tissue perfusion and leads to cellular hypoxia
Shock
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It is an area of ischemic necrosis caused by occlusion of the vascular supply to the affected tissue
Infarct
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It is an autoimmune disease involving multiple organs, characterized by a vast array of autoantibodies, particularly "Antinuclear Antibodies (ANAs)", in which injury is caused mainly by deposition of immune complexes and binding of antibodies to various cells and tissues
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
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Chronic disease characterized by "Dry eyes" and "Dry mouth" resulting from immunologically mediated destruction of lacrimal and salivary glands
Sjogren Syndrome
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In Sjogrens, what is the term used for "Dry eyes"
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
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In Sjogrens, what is the term used for "Dry mouth"
Xerostomia
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Other name of Systemic Sclerosis
Scleroderma
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Diseases
1. Marfan Syndrome
Fibrillin
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An immunologic disorder characterized by excessive fibrosis in multiple tissues, obliterative vascular disease, and evidence of autoimmunity, mainly in the production of multiple antibodies
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Diseases
1. Ehler-Danlos Syndrome
Collagen
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Belongs to a group of disorders characterized by necrotizing inflammation of the walls and blood vessels that show strong evidence of an immunologic basis
Polyarteritis Nodosa
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The disease is characterized serologically by high titers of antibodies to U1 ribonucleoprotein.
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Diseases
1. Hereditary Spherocytosis
Spectrin
Ankyrin
Protein 4.1
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Diseases
1. Familial Hypercholesterolemia
LDL Receptor
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Diseases
1. Neurofibromatosis, Type 1
Neurofibromin-I (NF-I)
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Diseases
1. Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Dominant Inheritance Diseases
1. Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystin-I (PKD-I)
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Diseases
1. Phenylketonuria
Phenylalanine Hydroxylase
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Diseases
1. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
Adenosine Deaminase (ADA)
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Diseases
1. Tay-Sachs Disease
Hexosaminidase
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the Autosomal Recessive Inheritance Diseases
1. alpha and beta-thalassemia
2. Sickle Cell Anemia
Hemoglobin
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the X-Linked Recessive Inheritance
1. Hemophilia A
Factor VIII
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the X-Linked Recessive Inheritance
1. Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Dystrophin
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Identify the Abnormal Protein in the X-Linked Recessive Inheritance
1. Fragile X Syndrome
FMRP (Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein)
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A transmission pattern characterized by expression in heterozygous state
Affects both males and females equally
Both sexes can transmit the disorder
Often involve "dysfunctional receptors and structural proteins"
Autosomal Dominant
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A transmission pattern that occur when "both copies" of a gene are mutated and frequently involve "enzymes"
Males and females are affected equally
Autosomal recessive
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A transmission pattern that is transmitted by heterozygous females to their sons, who manifest the disease
Females only become "carriers"
X-Linked
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Gold standard for Covid-19 Tests
PCR
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If asymptomatic, but exposed to COVID-19, wait at least __ days after exposure before taking a test
5 days
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To be sure, FDA recommends __ negative antigen tests for individuals with symptoms or __ antigen tests for those without symptoms, performed 48 hours apart
2 negative tests for those with symptoms
3 tests for those without symptoms
