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What is the main purpose of apoptosis in the body?
What is the main purpose of apoptosis in the body?
- To repair damaged tissues
- To eliminate bacteria and viruses from the body
- To promote the uncontrolled growth of cells
- To remove cells that are no longer functioning or are stuck in the cell cycle (correct)
Which of the following statements is true about necrosis?
Which of the following statements is true about necrosis?
- It is a controlled and normal process of cell death
- Cell membrane integrity is preserved during necrosis
- It is always a pathological response to external factors (correct)
- It induces no inflammation in the surrounding tissue
What does the P53 gene primarily regulate?
What does the P53 gene primarily regulate?
- Cell cycle and prevention of cancerous tumor formation (correct)
- Nutritive functions for cell growth
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- The production of blood cells
Which process describes the formation of new blood vessels from existing ones?
Which process describes the formation of new blood vessels from existing ones?
What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant tumor?
What distinguishes a benign tumor from a malignant tumor?
What is aneuploidy?
What is aneuploidy?
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between apoptosis and necrosis?
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between apoptosis and necrosis?
What is a characteristic feature of a cell undergoing apoptosis?
What is a characteristic feature of a cell undergoing apoptosis?
What condition is characterized by the absence of one X chromosome?
What condition is characterized by the absence of one X chromosome?
Which syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21?
Which syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21?
What is a characteristic sign of Edwards syndrome?
What is a characteristic sign of Edwards syndrome?
Which syndrome is associated with a distinctive cat-like cry?
Which syndrome is associated with a distinctive cat-like cry?
What chromosomal abnormality is identified by a missing part of the fifth chromosome?
What chromosomal abnormality is identified by a missing part of the fifth chromosome?
Which of the following is not classified as a trisomy?
Which of the following is not classified as a trisomy?
What is a common physical feature of individuals with Turner syndrome?
What is a common physical feature of individuals with Turner syndrome?
Which syndrome is characterized by low birth weight and small head size?
Which syndrome is characterized by low birth weight and small head size?
Study Notes
Cell Death
- Two main types: Apoptosis and Necrosis
- Apoptosis is programmed cell death, a controlled process
- Necrosis is a form of cell death caused by external factors like injury or toxins, and is uncontrolled
Cancer
- Uncontrolled and abnormal cell growth
- Tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
- Angiogenesis is the process of new blood vessel formation
- Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body
Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Aneuploidy is a condition where a cell has an incorrect number of chromosomes
- Hypoploidy is when the chromosome number is lower than normal (e.g., Monosomy: 2n-1)
- Hyperploidy is when the chromosome number is higher than normal (e.g., Trisomy: 2n+1)
- Nondisjunction during meiosis can lead to aneuploidy
Monosomy
- Turner Syndrome (XO) is a condition where one of the X chromosomes is missing
- Symptoms include short stature, wide neck, broad chest, low hairline, etc.
Cri-du-chat Syndrome (5p minus syndrome)
- Deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5
- Symptoms include high-pitched cry, mental disability, delayed development, and distinctive facial features
Trisomy
- Autosomal Trisomies:
- Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) has distinct physical features
- Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) leads to low birth weight, small head, and overlapping fingers
- Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) includes cleft lip, small eyes, or absence of eyes
- Sex-related Trisomies:
- Klinefelter syndrome (XXY)
- Jacob syndrome (XYY)
- Super Female (XXX)
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Explore the critical concepts of cell death, cancer, and chromosomal abnormalities in this quiz. Learn the differences between apoptosis and necrosis, understand the implications of tumors, and examine conditions like aneuploidy and Turner Syndrome. Test your knowledge on these essential topics in cell biology.
