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What condition arises due to uniparental disomy, where both copies of a chromosome are inherited from one parent?
What condition arises due to uniparental disomy, where both copies of a chromosome are inherited from one parent?
Which condition is characterized by the absence of internal female genital ducts despite the presence of XY chromosomes and testes?
Which condition is characterized by the absence of internal female genital ducts despite the presence of XY chromosomes and testes?
During which pregnancy complication can the inferior mesenteric artery hinder the ascent of the kidneys?
During which pregnancy complication can the inferior mesenteric artery hinder the ascent of the kidneys?
In the context of chronic respiratory conditions, which factors are associated with a normal A-a gradient?
In the context of chronic respiratory conditions, which factors are associated with a normal A-a gradient?
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What is indicated by the presence of lactic acidosis and neurologic defects in a patient?
What is indicated by the presence of lactic acidosis and neurologic defects in a patient?
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What surgical complication can arise from a tension pneumothorax?
What surgical complication can arise from a tension pneumothorax?
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Which biopsy finding is significant in Paget's disease of the bone?
Which biopsy finding is significant in Paget's disease of the bone?
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What is a clinical manifestation of primary amebic encephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri?
What is a clinical manifestation of primary amebic encephalitis caused by Naegleria fowleri?
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What defines locus heterogeneity in genetics?
What defines locus heterogeneity in genetics?
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How does phenotypic mixing occur in virology?
How does phenotypic mixing occur in virology?
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Which statement correctly describes the characteristics of Aspergillus fumigatus infection?
Which statement correctly describes the characteristics of Aspergillus fumigatus infection?
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What is the definition of physiologic gynecomastia?
What is the definition of physiologic gynecomastia?
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Which sugars are correctly paired with their composition?
Which sugars are correctly paired with their composition?
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Which organisms are distinguished by their hyphal structure and branching characteristics?
Which organisms are distinguished by their hyphal structure and branching characteristics?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of odds ratio or relative risk?
Which of the following is a characteristic of odds ratio or relative risk?
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What is a common misconception regarding the composition of sucrose?
What is a common misconception regarding the composition of sucrose?
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Which aspect of physiologic gynecomastia is true during midpuberty?
Which aspect of physiologic gynecomastia is true during midpuberty?
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What is the correct description of Rhizopus and mucor hyphal structure?
What is the correct description of Rhizopus and mucor hyphal structure?
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How is regression analysis defined?
How is regression analysis defined?
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Which of the following correctly distinguishes the types of hyphae produced by fungi?
Which of the following correctly distinguishes the types of hyphae produced by fungi?
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Which condition is associated with bone pain and elevated alkaline phosphatase levels in elderly patients?
Which condition is associated with bone pain and elevated alkaline phosphatase levels in elderly patients?
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What leads to the development of symptoms in congenital hypothyroidism after birth?
What leads to the development of symptoms in congenital hypothyroidism after birth?
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Which genetic phenomenon describes a similar phenotype resulting from mutations at different loci?
Which genetic phenomenon describes a similar phenotype resulting from mutations at different loci?
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What mechanism explains the neurologic symptoms observed in patients with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency?
What mechanism explains the neurologic symptoms observed in patients with pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency?
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What is a vital mechanism implicated in the pathophysiology of tension pneumothorax?
What is a vital mechanism implicated in the pathophysiology of tension pneumothorax?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical manifestation of primary amebic encephalitis?
Which of the following is NOT a typical clinical manifestation of primary amebic encephalitis?
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What is characterized by the presence of an increased A-a gradient in respiratory pathology?
What is characterized by the presence of an increased A-a gradient in respiratory pathology?
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Which of the following describes the effect of androgen insensitivity syndrome on genital development?
Which of the following describes the effect of androgen insensitivity syndrome on genital development?
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Which vascular lesion can occur as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand?
Which vascular lesion can occur as a result of a fall on an outstretched hand?
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What is the primary consequence of scaphoid fracture related to blood supply?
What is the primary consequence of scaphoid fracture related to blood supply?
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What is a characteristic feature of the hyphal structure of Rhizopus and mucor?
What is a characteristic feature of the hyphal structure of Rhizopus and mucor?
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Which statement accurately describes the process of regression analysis?
Which statement accurately describes the process of regression analysis?
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What is the correct composition of maltose?
What is the correct composition of maltose?
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What best describes physiologic gynecomastia in adolescent boys?
What best describes physiologic gynecomastia in adolescent boys?
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Which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of Aspergillus fumigatus infection?
Which of the following accurately describes the characteristics of Aspergillus fumigatus infection?
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What is the role of odds ratio or relative risk in epidemiological studies?
What is the role of odds ratio or relative risk in epidemiological studies?
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Which sugar is correctly paired with its components?
Which sugar is correctly paired with its components?
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What distinguishes physiologic gynecomastia from pathologic conditions?
What distinguishes physiologic gynecomastia from pathologic conditions?
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What type of branching do rhizopus and mucor hyphae exhibit?
What type of branching do rhizopus and mucor hyphae exhibit?
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Study Notes
Regression Analysis
- Statistical method analyzing the influence of independent (qualitative or quantitative) on a dependent (quantitative) variable.
Odds Ratio & Relative Risk
- Measure the strength of association between two categorical variables.
Fungal Infections
- Aspergillus fumigatus: Thin septate hyphae with acute V-shaped branching.
- Rhizopus and Mucor: Broad ribbon-shaped nonseptate hyphae that branch at right or wide angles.
Carbohydrates
- Maltose: Glucose + Glucose
- Sucrose: Glucose + Fructose
- Lactose: Galactose + Glucose
Physiologic Gynecomastia
- Benign condition in adolescent boys due to hormonal imbalance during mid-puberty.
- Presents as unilateral or bilateral tender breast enlargement.
- Resolves within a year.
Ventilation
- Minute ventilation: Tidal volume x breaths per minute
- Alveolar ventilation: (Tidal volume - dead space volume) x breaths/min
Uniparental Disomy
- Both copies of a chromosome inherited from one parent.
- Example: Prader-Willi syndrome.
Kidney Development
- Horseshoe kidney: Fusion of kidneys at lower poles prevents ascent from the pelvis.
- Inferior mesenteric artery: Prevents kidney ascent.
A-a Gradient
- Normal: 4-15 mmHg (High altitude, CNS depression, obesity)
- Increased: Diffusion limitation (Emphysema) and V/Q mismatch (Pulmonary embolism, pneumonia)
Benzodiazepine Overdose
- CNS depression and hypoventilation.
- CO2 retention, respiratory acidosis.
- Decreased PaO2, leading to hypoxemia.
- Normal alveolar-arterial O2 gradient.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Esophageal Atresia
- Failure of the primitive foregut to divide into trachea and esophagus.
- Infants present with cyanosis and choking during feeding.
MHC Class II Molecules
- Encoded by HLA-DP, HLA-DQ, and HLA-DR genes.
- Expressed on antigen-presenting cells (B cells and macrophages).
- Loaded with extracellular antigen in an acidified lysosome.
- Associated with:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Type I diabetes mellitus
- Celiac disease
MHC Class I Molecules
- Encoded by HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-C genes.
- Expressed on nucleated cells.
- Loaded with cytoplasmic antigen in the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Associated with:
- Seronegative spondyloarthropathies (ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, arthritis associated with IBD) related to HLA B27 expression.
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Presents with lactic acidosis and neurological defects.
- Deficiency in pyruvate dehydrogenase, which converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA.
- Build-up of pyruvate leads to lactic acidosis.
- Treated with a ketogenic diet and lysine/leucine supplementation.
Baseball Injury
- Damage to the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve.
- Sensory loss on the lateral forearm and loss of biceps reflex.
Primary Amebic Encephalitis
- Caused by Naegleria fowleri.
- Penetrates the olfactory mucosa.
- Migrates through the olfactory nerve to the brain.
- Usually occurs after exposure to warm, fresh water.
Bone Pain and Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase
- Osteoblast metastases: Bone pain and elevated alkaline phosphatase in elderly patients.
- Paget disease of the bone: Biopsy reveals a mosaic pattern of lamellar bone. Initial phase characterized by osteoclastic activity.
Genetic Heterogeneity
- Locus heterogeneity: Similar phenotype caused by mutations in different genetic loci (different chromosomes). Example: Albinism.
- Allelic heterogeneity: Same chromosome.
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
- Dysfunction of androgen receptors.
- Individuals with XY chromosomes and testes, but no external or internal male genitalia.
- Female external genitalia develop due to lack of androgen effect.
- Anti-Müllerian hormone leads to absence of internal female genital ducts.
Tension Pneumothorax
- Increasing intrapleural pressure.
- Contralateral mediastinal shifting and vena cava collapse.
- Hypotension, tachycardia, and obstructive shock due to decreased venous return.
Guyon Canal Syndrome
- Compression of the ulnar nerve in Guyon's canal.
- Often occurs after a fall on an outstretched hand or fracture of the hook of the hamate.
Scaphoid Fracture
- Tenderness in the snuffbox after a fall on an outstretched hand.
- Can disrupt retrograde blood supply to the proximal scaphoid, increasing risk of avascular necrosis.
Phenotypic Mixing
- Co-infection of a host cell with two viral strains.
- Results in progeny virions with nucleocapsid proteins from one strain and unchanged parental genome of the other.
- No genetic exchange, progeny revert to original phenotypes in the next generation.
Point Prevalence
- Number of existing cases in a population divided by the total number of people in the population.
Regulatory T Cells
- FOXP3 is a transcriptional regulator required for their development.
Heme Oxygenase
- Converts heme to biliverdin, causing the greenish color in bruises.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Usually asymptomatic at birth.
- Symptoms develop after maternal T4 wanes:
- Constipation
- Lethargy
- Hypotonia
- Macroglossia
- Umbilical hernia
- Large anterior fontanelle
West Nile Virus
- Harbored in birds and transmitted to humans by mosquitos.
- Most patients are asymptomatic.
- Can cause:
- Influenza-like illness
- Neuroinvasive disease (meningitis, encephalitis, flaccid paralysis)
Deformation
- Mechanical forces altering the shape or position of a developing structure.
- Example: Clubfoot.
Regression Analysis
- Statistical technique used to describe the effect of independent variables on a dependent variable.
- Independent variables can be quantitative or qualitative.
- Dependent variable is quantitative.
Odds Ratio and Relative Risk
- Measure the strength of association between two categorical variables.
Fungal Infections
- Aspergillus fumigatus: Produces thin, septate hyphae with acute V-shaped branching.
- Rhizopus and Mucor: Form broad, ribbon-shaped, non-septate hyphae that branch at right or wide angles.
Carbohydrate Disaccharides
- Maltose: Glucose + Glucose
- Sucrose: Glucose + Fructose
- Lactose: Galactose + Glucose
Physiologic Gynecomastia
- Benign condition caused by transient proestrogenic hormonal imbalance during mid-puberty.
- Presents in adolescent boys with unilateral or bilateral tender breast enlargement.
- Resolves within a year.
Ventilation
- Minute Ventilation: Tidal volume x breaths per minute
- Alveolar Ventilation: (Tidal volume - dead space volume) x breaths per minute
Uniparental Disomy
- Both copies of a chromosome are inherited from one parent.
- Example: Prader-Willi syndrome.
Horseshoe Kidney
- Fusion of kidneys at their lower poles during embryological development.
- Prevents kidney ascent from the pelvis.
- Inferior mesenteric artery may also prevent ascent.
A-a Gradient
- Normal: 4-15 mmHg
- High altitude, CNS depression, and obesity all have a normal A-a gradient.
- Increased A-a gradient: Diffusion limitation (emphysema) and V/Q mismatch (pulmonary embolism and pneumonia).
Benzodiazepine Overdose
- CNS depression and hypoventilation.
- CO2 retention, respiratory acidosis, decreased PaO2 leading to hypoxemia.
- Normal alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula with Esophageal Atresia
- Failure of the primitive foregut to divide into trachea and esophagus.
- Infants present with cyanosis and choking during feeding shortly after birth.
HLA Genes
-
Class II: HLA-DP, HLA-DQ, HLA-DR
- Expressed on antigen-presenting cells (B cells and macrophages).
- Loaded with extracellular antigens in acidified lysosomes.
- Examples: Rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes mellitus, and celiac disease.
-
Class I: HLA-A, HLA-B, HLA-C
- Expressed on nucleated cells.
- Loaded with cytosolic antigens in the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Seronegative spondyloarthropathies (ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, and arthritis associated with IBD) are related to HLA-B27 (class I) expression.
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Presents with lactic acidosis and neurologic defects.
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase converts pyruvate to acetyl-CoA.
- Deficiency leads to pyruvate buildup and lactic acidosis.
- Ketogenic diet is implemented.
- Lysine and leucine are ketogenic and cannot metabolize to pyruvate.
Lateral Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve Injury
- Occurs in baseball injuries.
- Causes sensory loss on the lateral forearm and loss of biceps reflex.
Primary Amebic Encephalitis
- Due to Naegleria fowleri.
- Penetrates the olfactory mucosa and migrates to the brain via the olfactory nerve.
- Usually happens due to exposure to warm, fresh water during recreational activities.
Bone Pain and Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase
- Osteoblast metastases and Paget disease of the bone in elderly patients.
- Biopsy shows a mosaic pattern of lamellar bone.
- Initial phase characterized by osteoclastic activity.
Locus Heterogeneity
- Similar phenotype produced by mutations in different genetic loci on different chromosomes.
- Example: Albinism.
Allelic Heterogeneity vs. Locus Heterogeneity
- Allelic heterogeneity: Mutations in the same chromosome.
- Locus heterogeneity: Mutations in different chromosomes.
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
- Caused by dysfunction of androgen receptors.
- Individuals are XY with testes but no external or internal male genitalia.
- Female external genitalia develop.
- Anti-Mullerian hormone results in the absence of internal female genital ducts.
Tension Pneumothorax
- Progressive increase in intrapleural pressure.
- Contralateral mediastinal shifting and vena cava collapse.
- Hypotension, tachycardia, and obstructive shock develop due to decreased venous return to the heart.
Guyon Canal Syndrome
- Compression of the ulnar nerve within Guyon canal.
- Can develop following a fall on an outstretched hand.
- Typically occurs due to fracture of the hook of the hamate.
Scaphoid Fracture
- Due to fall on an outstretched hand.
- Tenderness in the snuff box.
- Can disrupt retrograde blood supply to the proximal scaphoid, increasing risk of avascular necrosis.
Phenotypic Mixing
- Co-infection of a host cell with two viral strains.
- Progeny virions have nucleocapsid proteins from one strain and the unchanged parental genome of the other strain.
- No genetic exchange occurs.
- Next generation of virions revert to their original unmixed phenotypes.
Point Prevalence
- Existing cases in a population / total number of people in the population.
FOXP3
- Transcriptional regulator protein required for the development of regulatory T cells.
Heme Oxygenase
- Converts heme to biliverdin.
- Biliverdin causes the greenish color of bruises.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Usually asymptomatic at birth.
- After maternal T4 wanes, infants develop constipation, lethargy, hypotonia, macroglossia, umbilical hernia, and large anterior fontanelle.
West Nile Virus
- Harbored in birds and transmitted to humans by mosquitoes.
- Most patients are asymptomatic.
- Can cause influenza-like illness or neuroinvasive disease (meningitis, encephalitis, flaccid paralysis).
Deformation
- Mechanical forces alter the shape or position of a normally developing structure.
- Example: Clubfoot.
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