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What is the primary characteristic of Turner’s syndrome?
What is the primary characteristic of Turner’s syndrome?
- Extra Y chromosome in females
- Presence of three X chromosomes
- Only one X chromosome (correct)
- Extra chromosome 21
Which condition is characterized by an extra X chromosome in males?
Which condition is characterized by an extra X chromosome in males?
- Turner’s syndrome
- Klinefelter’s syndrome (correct)
- Down syndrome
- Fragile X syndrome
What syndrome is associated with an extra copy of chromosome 21?
What syndrome is associated with an extra copy of chromosome 21?
- Turner’s syndrome
- Klinefelter’s syndrome
- Down syndrome (correct)
- Marfan syndrome
Individuals diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome commonly experience which of the following symptoms?
Individuals diagnosed with Turner’s syndrome commonly experience which of the following symptoms?
What is the typical chromosomal configuration of individuals with Turner’s syndrome?
What is the typical chromosomal configuration of individuals with Turner’s syndrome?
What is the genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an additional chromosome 18?
What is the genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an additional chromosome 18?
What is a key factor that influences cellular adaptive changes?
What is a key factor that influences cellular adaptive changes?
What type of agent includes substances like poisons and drugs that can lead to cellular adaptation?
What type of agent includes substances like poisons and drugs that can lead to cellular adaptation?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cellular adaptation?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cellular adaptation?
What is required for an autosomal dominant disorder to manifest?
What is required for an autosomal dominant disorder to manifest?
Which mechanism of inheritance refers to the distribution of traits from parents to offspring?
Which mechanism of inheritance refers to the distribution of traits from parents to offspring?
How does inheritance of autosomal recessive disorders typically occur?
How does inheritance of autosomal recessive disorders typically occur?
Which of the following disorders is caused by a mutation in a single gene?
Which of the following disorders is caused by a mutation in a single gene?
What type of tumors are characterized by their uncontrolled growth and the ability to invade surrounding tissues?
What type of tumors are characterized by their uncontrolled growth and the ability to invade surrounding tissues?
What does the TNM system primarily assess?
What does the TNM system primarily assess?
What is a characteristic of autosomal dominant disorders?
What is a characteristic of autosomal dominant disorders?
What percentage chance does a child have of inheriting an autosomal dominant disorder from an affected parent?
What percentage chance does a child have of inheriting an autosomal dominant disorder from an affected parent?
What is the most common cause of hypoxia in tissues?
What is the most common cause of hypoxia in tissues?
Which type of reaction involves hypersensitivity responses affecting cellular adaptation?
Which type of reaction involves hypersensitivity responses affecting cellular adaptation?
Which option best describes single-gene disorders?
Which option best describes single-gene disorders?
Which term describes the absence or malfunction of a gene leading to metabolic issues?
Which term describes the absence or malfunction of a gene leading to metabolic issues?
Which disorder is classified as an autosomal recessive disorder?
Which disorder is classified as an autosomal recessive disorder?
What is the minimum number of copies of a mutated gene required for an autosomal recessive disorder to develop?
What is the minimum number of copies of a mutated gene required for an autosomal recessive disorder to develop?
Which factor is NOT typically involved in the development of genetic disorders?
Which factor is NOT typically involved in the development of genetic disorders?
Which statement is true about the effects of genetic traits?
Which statement is true about the effects of genetic traits?
What distinguishes reversible cell injury from irreversible cell injury?
What distinguishes reversible cell injury from irreversible cell injury?
Which of the following is a characteristic of necrosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of necrosis?
Which of the following contributes to ischemia?
Which of the following contributes to ischemia?
The structure responsible for housing the chromosomes in a cell is the:
The structure responsible for housing the chromosomes in a cell is the:
Which of the following accurately describes apoptosis?
Which of the following accurately describes apoptosis?
Which of the following statements about genes is correct?
Which of the following statements about genes is correct?
What is the primary result of infarction?
What is the primary result of infarction?
What role do autosomes play in human genetics?
What role do autosomes play in human genetics?
Which compound forms the structural basis of DNA?
Which compound forms the structural basis of DNA?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans possess?
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans possess?
Which condition is primarily a result of a single defective or mutant gene?
Which condition is primarily a result of a single defective or mutant gene?
What is a defining characteristic of sex-linked inheritance disorders?
What is a defining characteristic of sex-linked inheritance disorders?
Which of the following exemplifies a chromosomal disorder?
Which of the following exemplifies a chromosomal disorder?
To develop an autosomal recessive disorder, what is necessary?
To develop an autosomal recessive disorder, what is necessary?
Which of the following disorders is classified as autosomal dominant?
Which of the following disorders is classified as autosomal dominant?
Which statement is true about the inheritance pattern of sex-linked traits?
Which statement is true about the inheritance pattern of sex-linked traits?
Which of the following represents a difference between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive disorders?
Which of the following represents a difference between autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive disorders?
What is a common misconception about autosomal dominant disorders?
What is a common misconception about autosomal dominant disorders?
Which disorder does not involve a chromosomal abnormality?
Which disorder does not involve a chromosomal abnormality?
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Study Notes
Cellular Adaptation
- Cells adapt to stressors, including physical agents, chemical agents, microorganisms, hypoxia, genetic defects, nutritional imbalances, and immunologic reactions.
- Adaptations are reversible changes that allow cells to survive under adverse conditions.
Types of Cellular Injury
- Reversible cell injury can be reversed if the stimulus or cause is removed.
- Ischemia, a lack of blood supply, is a common cause of reversible cell injury.
- Irreversible cell injury is not correctable, even after the stimulus is removed.
- Infarction is localized tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
- Necrosis is cell or tissue death with structural evidence.
- Apoptosis is programmed cell death, also known as "clean" cell suicide, occurring in pathologic situations.
Genetic Control of Cell Function and Inheritance
- Nucleus contains chromosomes, genetic information carriers.
- Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes: 22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome pair.
- DNA is a long, double-stranded helical structure composed of nucleotides.
- A gene is a DNA segment containing information for coding proteins and enzymes vital for cell function.
Genetic and Chromosomal Disorders
- Genetic disorders are caused by changes in gene function or chromosomal structure.
- Single gene disorders are caused by mutations in a single gene.
- Autosomal dominant disorders require one mutated gene copy for manifestation, with a 50% inheritance chance from an affected parent.
- Autosomal recessive disorders require two mutated gene copies to manifest, with parents often being carriers.
- Sex-linked inheritance disorders are always linked to the X chromosome.
- Chromosome disorders involve changes in chromosome number or structure.
- Monosomy X (Turner's syndrome) involves only one X chromosome.
- Polysomy X (Klinefelter's syndrome) involves an extra X chromosome in males.
- Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome) involves an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Neoplasia - Terminology
- Neoplasia refers to abnormal, uncontrolled cell growth.
- Tumors are masses of abnormal cells.
- Benign tumors are non-invasive and usually do not spread.
- Malignant tumors are invasive, can spread (metastasize), and are cancerous.
Differentiating between Benign and Malignant Tumors
- Benign tumors:
- Grow slowly.
- Usually well-defined and encapsulated.
- Do not metastasize.
- Often named by adding "-oma" to the tissue type.
- Malignant tumors (cancers):
- Grow rapidly.
- Invade surrounding tissues.
- Metastasize.
- Often named by adding "-carcinoma" for epithelial origin and "-sarcoma" for mesenchymal origin.
Cancer and Carcinogenesis Process
- Carcinogenesis is the process of cancer development.
- It typically involves multiple genetic mutations.
- Key steps in carcinogenesis include initiation, promotion, progression, and metastasis.
Pathophysiology of the Malignant Process
- Malignant cells have abnormal growth, differentiation, and metabolism.
- They invade surrounding tissues and can metastasize to distant sites.
- Cancer cells often express abnormal proteins and antigens.
Tumor Staging and Grading
- Tumor staging describes the extent of cancer spread.
- Tumor grading assesses the degree of differentiation and aggressiveness of cancer cells.
- The TNM system is a widely used staging system, considering tumor size (T), node involvement (N), and metastasis (M).
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