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Their blood should be screened for antibodies against the common congenital ______.
Their blood should be screened for antibodies against the common congenital ______.
infections
IgG antibodies in newborns are of ______ origin.
IgG antibodies in newborns are of ______ origin.
maternal
Newborns normally synthesize both IgM and ______ after birth.
Newborns normally synthesize both IgM and ______ after birth.
IgG
Children have higher serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels due to increased bone ______.
Children have higher serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels due to increased bone ______.
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For normal mineralization of bone to occur, phosphorus is required to drive ______ into bone.
For normal mineralization of bone to occur, phosphorus is required to drive ______ into bone.
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When compared to an adult, children have a lower Hb concentration of ______ g/dL.
When compared to an adult, children have a lower Hb concentration of ______ g/dL.
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The circulating pool is located in the central axial stream of blood flowing through ______ blood vessels.
The circulating pool is located in the central axial stream of blood flowing through ______ blood vessels.
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In AI, RBCs aggregate into ______ in the venules.
In AI, RBCs aggregate into ______ in the venules.
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The predictive value of a positive test result (PV+) reflects the likelihood that a positive test result is a true ______ rather than a false positive.
The predictive value of a positive test result (PV+) reflects the likelihood that a positive test result is a true ______ rather than a false positive.
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The formula for calculating PV+ is TP ÷ (TP + ______).
The formula for calculating PV+ is TP ÷ (TP + ______).
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Tests with 100% specificity have a PV+ of ______%.
Tests with 100% specificity have a PV+ of ______%.
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Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by ______.
Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by ______.
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Prevalence refers to the total number of people with ______ in the population under study.
Prevalence refers to the total number of people with ______ in the population under study.
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Cyclooxygenase (COX) is inhibited by ______ and NSAIDs.
Cyclooxygenase (COX) is inhibited by ______ and NSAIDs.
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To calculate prevalence, people with disease are in the numerator (TP + FN) and the total population in the denominator is (TP + FN + TN + ______).
To calculate prevalence, people with disease are in the numerator (TP + FN) and the total population in the denominator is (TP + FN + TN + ______).
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5-Lipoxygenase is inhibited by ______.
5-Lipoxygenase is inhibited by ______.
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Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) is associated with ______.
Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) is associated with ______.
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In a low prevalence population, PV− increases because more TNs are present than ______.
In a low prevalence population, PV− increases because more TNs are present than ______.
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An ideal test has 100% ______ and 100% specificity.
An ideal test has 100% ______ and 100% specificity.
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Examples of mediators that produce pain include PGE2 and ______.
Examples of mediators that produce pain include PGE2 and ______.
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Most normal ranges do not distinguish between the normal and the ______ population.
Most normal ranges do not distinguish between the normal and the ______ population.
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LTB4 is involved in ______.
LTB4 is involved in ______.
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The receptors for LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4 are inhibited by ______.
The receptors for LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4 are inhibited by ______.
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Prostaglandins (PGs) are converted from PGH2 in ______.
Prostaglandins (PGs) are converted from PGH2 in ______.
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Effective therapy that is safe and inexpensive must be available for ______.
Effective therapy that is safe and inexpensive must be available for ______.
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The disease must have a high enough ______ to justify the expense.
The disease must have a high enough ______ to justify the expense.
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The test must not have many false ______ to ensure accuracy.
The test must not have many false ______ to ensure accuracy.
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Mammography is considered the best screening test for ______.
Mammography is considered the best screening test for ______.
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Cervical Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is used for screening ______ cancer.
Cervical Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is used for screening ______ cancer.
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Colonoscopy is used to detect and remove precancerous ______.
Colonoscopy is used to detect and remove precancerous ______.
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Fasting lipid profiles are evaluated to assess ______ artery risk.
Fasting lipid profiles are evaluated to assess ______ artery risk.
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Chest x-ray can be used to confirm ______.
Chest x-ray can be used to confirm ______.
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The NBT dye test has been replaced by a more sensitive test involving oxidation of dihydrorhodamine to fluorescent ______.
The NBT dye test has been replaced by a more sensitive test involving oxidation of dihydrorhodamine to fluorescent ______.
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Treatment of CGD involves prophylaxis and treatment of infections and ______ transplantation.
Treatment of CGD involves prophylaxis and treatment of infections and ______ transplantation.
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In myeloperoxidase (MPO) deficiency, both O2 and ______ are produced with a normal respiratory burst.
In myeloperoxidase (MPO) deficiency, both O2 and ______ are produced with a normal respiratory burst.
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G6PD deficiency interferes with the normal function of the NADPH oxidase complex due to the lack of ______.
G6PD deficiency interferes with the normal function of the NADPH oxidase complex due to the lack of ______.
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Patients with G6PD deficiency are very susceptible to bacterial and certain fungal infections due to a dysfunctional ______ system.
Patients with G6PD deficiency are very susceptible to bacterial and certain fungal infections due to a dysfunctional ______ system.
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Oxygen-independent systems for killing bacteria involve the release of lethal substances from ______ granules.
Oxygen-independent systems for killing bacteria involve the release of lethal substances from ______ granules.
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Lactoferrin, present in neutrophil granules, binds ______ that is necessary for normal bacterial growth.
Lactoferrin, present in neutrophil granules, binds ______ that is necessary for normal bacterial growth.
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Arachidonic acid mediators are released from membrane ______ in macrophages, endothelial cells, and platelets.
Arachidonic acid mediators are released from membrane ______ in macrophages, endothelial cells, and platelets.
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Acute inflammation is characterized by the presence of ______ as primary cells involved.
Acute inflammation is characterized by the presence of ______ as primary cells involved.
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Chronic inflammation involves ______ and T lymphocytes among other cells.
Chronic inflammation involves ______ and T lymphocytes among other cells.
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The key mediator of acute inflammation is ______.
The key mediator of acute inflammation is ______.
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Scar tissue formation is a prominent feature of ______ inflammation.
Scar tissue formation is a prominent feature of ______ inflammation.
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Acute inflammation typically has an ______ onset.
Acute inflammation typically has an ______ onset.
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Chronic inflammation can last for ______, months, or even years.
Chronic inflammation can last for ______, months, or even years.
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The main immunoglobulin present in acute inflammation is ______.
The main immunoglobulin present in acute inflammation is ______.
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Neutrophilic leukocytosis is a response seen in ______ inflammation.
Neutrophilic leukocytosis is a response seen in ______ inflammation.
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Cytokines like ______ play a key role in chronic inflammation.
Cytokines like ______ play a key role in chronic inflammation.
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In chronic inflammation, the degree of ______ is often greater compared to acute inflammation.
In chronic inflammation, the degree of ______ is often greater compared to acute inflammation.
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Study Notes
Book Title and Edition
- Rapid Review PATHOLOGY, Fourth Edition
Author
- Edward F. Goljan, MD
Series Editor
- Edward F. Goljan, MD
Book Information
- Published by ELSEVIER, SAUNDERS
- Searchable full text online at studentconsult.com
- Includes activation code for online access
- Book also available in other editions and formats
- ISBNs for different books and editions provided
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This quiz explores concepts related to antibodies, particularly IgG, and their roles in newborns, as well as various blood parameters in children. It also addresses key terms like alkaline phosphatase and predictive values in tests. Test your understanding of these important biological principles.
