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MIP Exam 2
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Science
Undergraduate 2
03/23/2015

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Term
Symptoms and causes if trisomy 21
Definition
(Down Syndrome)
-causes developmental and intellectual delays
-3rd copy of 21st chromosome
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Symptoms and causes of Turners syndrome
Definition
-webbed neck, low ears, no breasts or children
-missing or impartial X chromosome in females
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Symptoms and causes of Klinefelter's syndrome
Definition
-Sterile, subtle female development
-extra X chromosome in males
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Sickle cell disease
Definition
-hereditary, hemoglobin genes from parents
-increased risk of infections, pain and death
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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Definition
-hereditary (on X chromosome)
-uric acid build up, kidney problems and acute poor muscle control and intellectual problems
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5-alpha-reductase deficiency
Definition
-Increased rate of fertility
-Transforms testosterone
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Explain the nature of arteries, veins, and lymphatics
Definition
-arteries = away
-veins = towards
-lymphatics = carries lymph
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Describe the pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis and its effects in the heart, the brain, and the periphery
Definition
-Hardening of the arteries
-Caused by plaque
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Explain the nature of heart failure and the differences between left-side and right-side heart failure
Definition
-Left side, ventricle fails
-right side, caused by left failure
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pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
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Explain the etiology and pathogenesis of tuberculosis
Definition
-Caused by infectious bacteria
-Usually attacks the lungs
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Explain the etiology and pathogenesis of hypo- and hyper-thryoidism
Definition
Where the thyroid produces too much or too little hormones
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Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of Cushing’s disease
Definition
-caused by prolonged exposure to cortisol
-body swelling
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Know the pathogenesis of eczema
Definition
-Inflimation of skin
-Caused by irritants or other factors that will activate the immune system
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Understand the immunology of urticaria
Definition
(hives) - caused by the immune system
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Know the pathology of sprains and strains
Definition
A sprain is a ligament injury, a strain is a tendent injury
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Understand the consequence of ligament and tendon damage
Definition
Term
Understand the classification and the healing process for Bone fractures
Definition
Term
Understand the role of osteloblasts and osteoclasts
Definition
Term
Know the epidemiology, pathogenesis, risk, and treatments for osteoporosis
Definition
Term
Understand the etiology and pathogenesis of osteomalacia (rickets)
Definition
Term
Understand the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis
Definition
Term
Understand the etiology and pathogenesis of gout
Definition
Term
Understand basic renal physiology
Definition
Term
Know the etiology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of urinary tract infections
Definition
Term
Distinguish between causes and symptoms of nephrotic and nephritic syndrome.
Definition
Term
Describe the pathogenesis, etiology, and epidemiology of genital warts
Definition
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of genital herpes
Definition
Term
Describe the pathogenesis of trichomonas, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia
Definition
Term
Describe the pathogenesis, treatment and prevention of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Definition
Term
Pineal gland
Definition
Produces seratonin
Term
Pituitary gland
Definition
Produces Melanocyte-stimulating hormones
Term
Pancreas
Definition
Produces insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide
Term
Describe the etiology and pathogenesis of Addison's disease
Definition
-Adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones
-Chest and various pains
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