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What are three examples of prenatal diagnostic studies?Drug-sensitivity testing Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) Microscopy of cervical mucosa Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) Amniocentesis - ANSWER - Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) are examples of prenatal diagnostic studies and are performed in vitro. CVS is a form of genetic testing that provides genetic information found in utero and is usually performed between weeks 11 and 14 of pregnancy. An amniocentesis is a form of genetic testing that evaluates amniotic fluid and is usually performed during the second trimester, between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy. PGT is performed on the embryo prior to implantation.
Which genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of a zygote having one chromosome with a normal complement of genes and one chromosome with a missing gene? 1 / 4
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pg. 2 Klinefelter syndrome Down syndrome Cri du chat syndrome Turner syndrome - ANSWER - Cri du chat syndrome (translated as "cry of the cat") is caused by a DNA deletion. This term describes the cry often heard from a baby affected by the syndrome. Cri du chat syndrome can present as a microcephalic, low birth-weight baby with a piercing cry.
How can an X-linked recessive disease skip generations?Mothers cannot pass X-linked genes to their sons.Females are hemizygous for the X chromosome.The disease can be transmitted through female carriers.These diseases need only one copy of the gene in females. - ANSWER - The disease can be transmitted through female carriers.Since females have two copies of the X chromosome, the mother may provide an unaffected X to a daughter or son. Furthermore, a daughter may not show signs of the disease because she has the other X (the only X the father can give to a female) to cancel it out.
Which type of risk is referred to as the ratio of the disease rate among the entire population to the disease rate in an unexposed population?Relative Attributable Contingency 2 / 4
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pg. 3 Causal - ANSWER - Relative risk is a ratio of probability, not an actual occurrence of disease.
What are the empirical risks for most multifactorial diseases based on?Direct observation Chromosomal testing Relative risks Liability thresholds - ANSWER - Many factors from lifestyle to genetics affect multifactorial diseases. Observation and evaluation of each case individually provides the most thorough and accurate assessment.
What is the primary reason that some older adults have impaired inflammation and wound healing?The circulatory system cannot adequately perfuse tissues.The underlying chronic illness exists.The complement is deficient.The number of mast cells is insufficient. - ANSWER - The underlying chronic illness exists.A generalized inflammatory response seen in chronic illness depletes the body's reserves to fight against illness.
Which cells are the body's primary defense against parasite invasion?B lymphocytes Eosinophils Neutrophils 3 / 4
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pg. 4 T lymphocytes - ANSWER - Eosinophils are the body's primary defense against parasites.
What Phagocytes bacteria?eosinophils macrophages perforin - ANSWER - Macrophages work by eating or phagocytosing bacteria.
What is the first response to a foreign pathogen?cytotoxic T helper T cells phagocytic - ANSWER - Helper T cells
Which characteristic is the most important determinant of immunogenicity when considering the antigen?Foreignness Quantity Size Complexity - ANSWER - Immunogenicity is primarily based on the ability to recognize something foreign.
How are erythrocytes destroyed when mismatched blood is administered, causing an ABO incompatibility?
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