Patho test 1

A key term related to how we observe our genetics

Genetic disorder associated with mutations in fbn1 gene on chromosome 15; affects connective tissue, leading to ocular, skeletal, and cardiovascular disorders

Study of heredity, including genetic disorders and mutations

Most common cause of cell death resulting from limited nutrient and oxygen supply

Progressive neurological disorder caused by a mutation in hexa gene; leads to accumulation of lipids in nerve cells

In apoptosis, how do cells typically change morphologically?

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of cancer cells?

Type of necrosis: when caustic enzymes dissolve and liquefy necrotic cells, commonly found in brain

Genetic disorder associated with trinucleotide gene sequence (fmr1) on x chromosome; results in mental and motor deterioration

In autosomal recessive disorders, individuals with heterozygous allele pairs are typically...

In autosomal dominant disorders, which individuals typically have a more severe expression of the disorder?

An uncommon manifestation of marfan syndrome

Term for a period when cancer responded to treatment and is under control

NOT a potential factor contributing to cancer's clinical manifestations

Phase of carcinogenesis in which tumor invades, metastasizes, and becomes drug resistant

Primary factor determining extent of damage caused by free radicals

Type of tumor typically encapsulated, unable to metastasize but can cause problems by compressing surrounding tissue

Autosomal dominant disorders are...

Term for cellular growth that's no longer responding to normal regulatory processes and is usually caused by a mutation

Which type of genetic disorders are located on sex chromosomes and may affect males more severely due to their single x chromosome?

Type of transplant where tissue used is from identical twin of the host

Term for inappropriate immune response to an antigen, resulting in inflammation and tissue destruction

Term for potentially life threatening reaction in bone marrow transplants where donor marrow attacks recipient

Which category of cd4 cell count indicates aids according to lab-based categorization?

Lifestyle factor NOT associated with developing a strong immune system

What virus causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in the us?

What triggers the inflammatory reaction in the second line of defense?

Type of immunodeficiency characterized by loss of immune function due to specific causes such as infection or malnutrition

Type of immunodeficiency caused by viral infections or therapeutic drugs

Known predictors for autoimmune disorders are...

Primary purpose of histamine released by mast cells during inflammatory response

Primary method for managing symptoms of aids?

Lifestyle factor helping to develop a strong immune system

Type of transplant using patient's own tissue

Two major approaches to adaptive immunity are...

Primary purpose of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications in aids prevention

Primary role of the body's normal defenses

Immune response involving production of antibodies specific to antigens that make it through innate defenses

In type I hypersensitivity, which antibody is produced and coats mast cells and basophils?

Which is NOT a component of innate immunity?