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List 8 locations where you find type I collagen?

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  • Dermis
  • Bone
  • Tendons
  • Ligaments
  • Dentin
  • Cornea
  • Blood vessels
  • Scar tissue
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What type of collagen is affected in osteogenesis imperfecta?

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Type I collagen

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List 3 locations where you find type II collagen

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  • Cartilage
  • Vitreous humor
  • Nucleus pulposus
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List 7 locations where you find type III collagen?

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  • Skin
  • Lungs
  • Intestines
  • Blood vessels
  • Bone marrow
  • Lymphatics
  • Granulation tissue
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Type IV collagen is found where?

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Basement membranes

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Due to the overlap of normal behavior in preschoolers and sx’s of ADHD, the diagnosis is not given before what ages?

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4-5 y/o

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What is the embryological defect comprising Pierre-Robin sequence and what is seen in these children?

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  • Severe micrognathia results in posterior displacement of the tongue (glossoptosis)
  • Prevents further fusion of the secondary palate (cleft palate)
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Which blot procedure is used for DNA, mRNA, and protein?

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  • DNA = Southern blot
  • mRNA = Northern blot
  • Protein = Western blot
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The best method for determining whether a gene is being expressed is by using what type of blot?

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Northern blot for mRNA; will show if gene of interest is being transcribed

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Which interleukin is produced by macrophages infected by mycobacteria, which in turn stimulates T cells and NK cells to produce IFN-gamma?

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IL-12

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Autosomal recesssive deficiencies of what receptor result in disseminated mycobacterial disease in infancy or early childhood?

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IFN-gamma receptor

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Leukocyte adhesion deficiency is a rare immunodeficiency resulting from a defect in what?

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  • CD18
  • Present w/ delayed separation of umbilical cord, recurrent cutaneous infections w/o pus formation, and poor wound healing
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Injury to a branch of which nerve during appendectomy causes decreased sensation at the suprapubic region?

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Anterior branch of Iliohypogastric n.

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Which nerve arises from L2-L4 roots and innervates the skin of the medial thigh + provides motor function to the adductor ms. of the LE?

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Obturator n.

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Which nerve arising from L1 accompanies the spermatic cord through the superficial inguinal ring providing sensation to the upper and medial thigh and parts of the external genitalia?

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Ilioinguinal n.

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Left ventricular gallops (S3 and/or S4) are best heard how?

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Using bell over the cardiac apex while pt is left lateral decubitus and listening at end of exhalation

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Sudden upward jerking of the arm at the shoulder can cause injury to which nerves?

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Lower trunk of brachial plexus (C8-T1) contributing to median and ulnar n.

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Which fetal anomalies associated with decreased fetal swallowing can lead to polyhydramnios?

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  • GI obstruction: esophageal, duodenal, or intestinal atresia
  • Anencephaly
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Brown Sequard syndrome results from hemisection of the spinal cord and is characterized by what 3 findings?

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  • Ipsilateral spastic paralysis (due to corticospinal tract injury)
  • Ipsilateral loss of tactile/vibratory/position sensation (dorsal columns)
  • Contralateral loss of pain and temp (spinothalamic tract) 1-2 levels below the lesion
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In patients with PKU what AA becomes essential and why?

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Tyrosine as it cannot be synthesized from phenylalanine in these pt’s

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Which immune cells play a prominent role in defense against parasitic infection; predominantly via what substance?

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  • Eosinophils
  • Release major basic protein from their granules, which acts as a potent toxin
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Which fungi is associated with branching hyphae (25°C) and on biopsy is large, round yeasts w/ doubly refractile wall and single broad-based bud?

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Blastomyces dermatidis

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Which fungi is associated with oval yeast cells found within macrophages?

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Histoplasma capsulatum

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Biopsy of which fungal infection will show cells covered in budding blastoconidia?

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Paracoccidioides brasiliensis

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Respiratory bronchioles lack which 2 features found in the bronchi?
**Cartilage** and **glands**
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Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) may result from an autosomal dominant defect in which enzyme?
Porphobilinogen deaminase (PBGD)
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What is the 5 P's mnemonic for the clinical manifestations of Acute Intermittent Porphyria?
- **P**ainful abdomen - **P**ort wine - colored urine - **P**olyneuropathy - **P**sychological disturbance - **P**recipitated by drugs (and alcohol and starvation)
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A patients urine turning black when exposed to air is a characteristic finding of what disease?
**Alkaptonuria** (autosomal recessive); deficiency of **homogentisic acid dioxygenase**
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What is the function of T-tubules found in striated muscle?
- During contraction, allow _depolarization_ impulse to **rapidly propogate** thru interior of muscle fiber - Ensures Ca2+ release occur _uniformly_ throughout the fiber, allowing for **synchronized contraction** of **myofibrils** in each cells
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Describe the route of an embolus leading to retinal artery occlusion.
**Internal carotid** --\> **Ophthalmic a.** --\> **Retinal a.**
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Intellectual disability, gait or posture abnormality, eczma, and a musty body odor are signs of what disease; inherited how?
**PKU**; autosomal _recessive_
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Which cell structure can be identified on electron microscopy by their characteristic double membrane and wavy cristae?
**Mitochondria**
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What is the most common non-nuclear DNA found in eukaryotic cells, which resembles prokaryotic DNA (small circular chromosome)?
**Mitochondrial DNA** (**mtDNA**)
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What is the karyotype of a complete vs. partial hydatidiform mole?
- **Complete**: 46,XX - **Partial**: 69,XXY or 69,XXX
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What is the embryological defect leading to Tetralogy of Fallot?
Abnormal **neural crest cell** migration --\> _anterior_ and _cephalad_ deviation of **infundibular septum**
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What is the most common trigger for atrial fibrillation?
_Aberrant electrical foci_ in the **pulmonary veins** near their ostia into the left atrium
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An irregularly irregular rhythm with variable R-R intervals and absence of P wavs on ECG is consistent with what?
**Atrial Fibrillation**
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What is Hartnup disease; inheritance pattern; major clinical manifestations?
- Autosomal **recessive** disorder due to _inactivating_ mutations affecting **neutral AA transporter**; particularly affecting **tryptophan** - Clinical manifestations due to **niacin** deficiency: **pellagra-like skin eruptions** + **cerebellar ataxia** - Excessive amounts of **neutral AA's** in the urine
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What is unique about DNA polymerase I?
- _Only_ **prokaryotic** polymerase that has **5' to 3' exonuclease activity**; in addition to **3' to 5' polymerase/exonuclease** activities - Functions to remove **RNA primer** and **repair damaged DNA** sequences
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Describe the murmur and location heard with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?
**Continous murmur** heard best in the left _infraclavicular_ region with **maximal intensity** at **S2**
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Optic tract lesions result in what type of visual field defect?
**Contralateral homonymous hemianopia** _and_ relative **afferent** pupillary defect (**Marcus Gunn pupil**)
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_Budding_ yeasts with _thick capsules_ are characteristic of which organism?
***Cryptococcus neoformans***
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Where is the majority of the water filtered by the glomeruli reabsorbed, regardless of hydration status?
**Proximal tubules**
44
How do you calculate attack rate of a study?
of people affected / total # of people at risk
45
Primary oocytes arrest in which phase of cell cycle until ovulation and then secondary oocytes arrest in which phase until fertilization?
- **Primary oocytes** in **prophase** of **meiosis I** until **_ovulation_** - **Secondary** **oocytes** in **metaphase** of **meiosis II** until **_fertilization_**
46
Which enzyme released by injured hepatocytes and bacteria hydrolyzes bilirubin glucuronides to unconjugated bilirubin leading to pigmented stones?
**Beta-glucuronidase**
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Why must patients receive Mefloquine chemoprophylaxis for 4 weeks upon return from trip to areas where *P. falciparum* is endemic?
- To ensure that parasistes released from liver are destroyed when they infect RBC's (liver schizonts rupture over 8-30 days) - Mefloquine actively destroyes replicating parasites within RBC's, however, is **inactivated** in **liver** and has **_no efficacy_** against **hepatic schizonts**
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Gallstone ileus results from passage of a large gallstone through a cholecystenteric fistula into the small bowel where it ultimately causes obstruction where?
**Ileum**
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Primary biliary cholangitis presnts with similar histopathological findings in the liver as what other condition?
**GVHD**
50
Isolated systolic HTN is due to what?
**Age**-related **stiffness** and **decreased compliance** of the **aorta** and **major peripheral arteries**
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What is the effect of an increase in estrogen activity as seen in pregnancy or post-menopausal estrogen replacement therapy?
↑ the level of **TBG** --\> ↑ in **total T4 levels** as well as **total T3**
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What is the gold standard test for detecting a chromosomal microdeletion?
**FISH**
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Vascular beds in which organ are unique in that as tissue O2 content decreases the arterial/arteriolar resistance increases?
**Lungs** --\> diverts blood away from underventilated lung regions toward well-ventilated lung areas to minimize V/Q mismatch = **efficent gas exchange**
54
Serum levels of what are the most sensitive test for hypothyroidism?
**TSH**
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A 2-year old girl with ambiguous genitalia, HTN, and hypokalemia is most likely to have a deficiency in what?
**11ß-hydroxylase** = **Congenital adrenal hyperplasia**
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What is the most common GI abnormality associated with Down Syndrome?
**Duodenal Atresia**: first few days of life, bilious emesis; "double-bubble" sign
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What is the hallmark of peroxisomal disorders (i.e., Zellweger syndrome, Adrenoleukodystrophy)?
Buildup of VLCFA's and branched-chain (i.e., phytanic) FA's due to impaired oxidation
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What is the most common cause of alarming bloody or serosanguineous (i.e., blood tinged) nipple discharge; what is seen histologically?
- **Intraductal papilloma** - Proliferation of **papillary cells** in a **duct** or **cyst wall** with **fibrovascular core**

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