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What is the meaning of 'idiopathy'?
What is the meaning of 'idiopathy'?
What is the characteristic of free radicals?
What is the characteristic of free radicals?
What is a major risk factor for cerebral palsy?
What is a major risk factor for cerebral palsy?
What is the name of the malarial parasite?
What is the name of the malarial parasite?
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What is the outcome of chronic inflammation?
What is the outcome of chronic inflammation?
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What is the result of negative feedback in inflammation?
What is the result of negative feedback in inflammation?
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What is the approximate number of children affected by cerebral palsy?
What is the approximate number of children affected by cerebral palsy?
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What can help prevent cerebral palsy?
What can help prevent cerebral palsy?
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Study Notes
Idiopathy
- Idiopathy means "a disease of its own kind" and refers to any disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.
- Originates from the Greek words "idios" meaning "one's own" and "pathos" meaning "suffering".
Feedback
- Negative feedback: no clear explanation provided.
- Positive feedback: no clear explanation provided.
Free Radicals
- Free radicals are atoms that contain an unpaired electron.
- They are unstable and search for another electron to bind with, which can cause damage to DNA and other parts of human cells.
- Can lead to brain injury in Cerebral palsy (CP).
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Affects around 800,000 children.
- Could have been eliminated with preventative measures, such as:
- Monitoring, diagnosing, and treating maternal infections.
- Carrying out Caesarian sections if necessary.
- Identifying and treating prolapsed umbilical cord.
Protozoa
- Example: Malarial parasites (Plasmodium).
- Life cycle of malarial parasite not explained.
Inflammation
- Inflammation can be acute or chronic.
- Acute inflammation can lead to:
- Resolution.
- Abscess formation.
- Chronic inflammation can lead to:
- Healing by fibrosis.
- Persistence.
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Description
Learn about idiopathic diseases, which arise spontaneously or have unknown causes, and free radicals, atoms with unpaired electrons seeking to bind with others.
