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Which of the following genotypes can the mother potentially have?
Which of the following genotypes can the mother potentially have?
- OO
- AB
- AO (correct)
- BB
If the mother is AO and the father is AB, which phenotype is not possible for their offspring?
If the mother is AO and the father is AB, which phenotype is not possible for their offspring?
- Phenotype AB
- Phenotype B
- Phenotype O (correct)
- Phenotype A
What does the HbA1c test primarily reflect?
What does the HbA1c test primarily reflect?
- Average blood glucose levels over three months (correct)
- Lipoprotein levels in the body
- Cholesterol levels over a year
- Fatty acid concentrations in the blood
Which type of cholesterol is referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
Which type of cholesterol is referred to as 'bad cholesterol'?
What role does High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) serve in the body?
What role does High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) serve in the body?
Elevated triglyceride levels are commonly associated with which condition?
Elevated triglyceride levels are commonly associated with which condition?
If the couple has a child that is Blood Type B, what must be true about their genotypes?
If the couple has a child that is Blood Type B, what must be true about their genotypes?
Which of the following describes lipoproteins?
Which of the following describes lipoproteins?
What is the purpose of conducting a lipid profile test?
What is the purpose of conducting a lipid profile test?
Which of the following correctly represents the storage form of fat?
Which of the following correctly represents the storage form of fat?
What does the presence of anti-HBs indicate?
What does the presence of anti-HBs indicate?
What does a positive IgG result in a Dengue IgG/IgM test signify?
What does a positive IgG result in a Dengue IgG/IgM test signify?
Which of the following correctly describes a positive IgM result in a Dengue test?
Which of the following correctly describes a positive IgM result in a Dengue test?
In the context of the Widal test, what does it specifically diagnose?
In the context of the Widal test, what does it specifically diagnose?
What does a test result showing both IgG and IgM positive indicate?
What does a test result showing both IgG and IgM positive indicate?
Which of the following groups would most likely show the presence of anti-HBs?
Which of the following groups would most likely show the presence of anti-HBs?
Which of these statements about dengue infection is incorrect?
Which of these statements about dengue infection is incorrect?
What characterizes individuals who have recovered from Hepatitis B infection in terms of anti-HBs?
What characterizes individuals who have recovered from Hepatitis B infection in terms of anti-HBs?
What process involved directly inhaling dried crusts from smallpox?
What process involved directly inhaling dried crusts from smallpox?
What term refers to the process of making a pathogen weaker?
What term refers to the process of making a pathogen weaker?
Who is credited with starting the practice of vaccination in 1798?
Who is credited with starting the practice of vaccination in 1798?
What did Edward Jenner observe about milkmaids that led to his vaccination work?
What did Edward Jenner observe about milkmaids that led to his vaccination work?
What did Louis Pasteur demonstrate with old cultures of pathogens?
What did Louis Pasteur demonstrate with old cultures of pathogens?
What is the significance of the term 'vaccine' as coined by Louis Pasteur?
What is the significance of the term 'vaccine' as coined by Louis Pasteur?
What was the primary goal of Edward Jenner's experiment with James Phipps?
What was the primary goal of Edward Jenner's experiment with James Phipps?
What disease did Pasteur focus on after his work with vaccines?
What disease did Pasteur focus on after his work with vaccines?
Which scientist is known for isolating urea from urine samples?
Which scientist is known for isolating urea from urine samples?
What concept did the Darwinists support regarding man's uniqueness?
What concept did the Darwinists support regarding man's uniqueness?
What groundbreaking synthesis did Friedrich Wohler achieve?
What groundbreaking synthesis did Friedrich Wohler achieve?
Which of the following figures argued against the necessity of a vital force in organic synthesis?
Which of the following figures argued against the necessity of a vital force in organic synthesis?
What did Emil Du-Bois Reymond contribute to the understanding of animal chemistry?
What did Emil Du-Bois Reymond contribute to the understanding of animal chemistry?
What was a significant implication of Wohler's synthesis of urea?
What was a significant implication of Wohler's synthesis of urea?
Which scientist believed that chemical laboratories should be near wards for analysis of sick patients' urine?
Which scientist believed that chemical laboratories should be near wards for analysis of sick patients' urine?
What major theory did Darwin's work challenge concerning the uniqueness of species?
What major theory did Darwin's work challenge concerning the uniqueness of species?
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Study Notes
Leading Figures in Science
- Rene Descartes - is a notable figure in philosophy and mathematics, contributing influential ideas to both fields.
- Carl Ludwig - a German physiologist known for his contributions to understanding the circulatory system.
- Ernst Brucke - an Austrian physiologist who was a proponent of the theory of mechanism, which states that all living organisms are machines.
- Emil Du-Bois Reymond - a German physiologist and physicist who played a significant role in the development of electrophysiology, studying the electrical properties of living tissue.
Darwinists
- Darwinists believe that man is not unique and there is continuity between man and animals.
- Darwin's publication "Origin of Species" is considered the foundation of evolutionary biology.
Animal Chemistry
- Antoine Francois de Fourcroy - isolated urea from urine samples and advocated for chemical laboratories near wards for analysis of urine from sick patients.
- Friedrich Wohler - synthesized urea in vitro, demonstrating that organic substances can be synthesized without a "vital force".
- Wöhler's experiment bridged the gap between the organic and inorganic worlds, providing evidence against vitalism.
Blood Glucose & Lipid Testing
- The HbA1c test evaluates blood glucose levels over a three-month period.
- Lipid profile tests are used to assess cardiovascular disease risks.
- These tests measure the levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and lipoproteins.
Lipoproteins
- Lipoproteins are particles made up of fats and proteins.
- LDL, often referred to as "bad cholesterol," transports cholesterol from the liver to tissues.
- HDL, referred to as "good cholesterol," transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver for metabolism.
Variolation
- Variolation is a method of exposing patients to dried smallpox crusts to induce immunity.
Edward Jenner
- In 1798, Jenner started the practice of vaccination, using cowpox material to immunize against smallpox.
- His observations showed that milkmaids with cowpox were immune to smallpox.
Louis Pasteur
- Pasteur observed and coined the term "attenuation," which signifies the weakening of a pathogen.
- He demonstrated that attenuated pathogens can be used as vaccines.
- He successfully cultured the bacterium causing fowl cholera and showed that old cultures, when injected into chickens, did not cause the disease.
Anti-HBs Test (Hepatitis B Surface Antibody)
- The presence of anti-HBs indicates immunity from Hepatitis B infection.
- Anti-HBs are produced by individuals who have been vaccinated against Hepatitis B or those recovered from the infection.
WIDAL Test
- This test is used to detect Enteric and Typhoid fever.
- It identifies antibodies against Salmonella bacteria.
Dengue IgG/IgM Test
- This test screens for dengue viral infection.
- It aids in diagnosing primary and secondary infections.
- IgG Positive Only: Indicates past dengue infection.
- IgM Positive Only: Indicates primary (first-time) dengue infection.
- Both IgG and IgM Positive: Indicates secondary dengue infection.
Blood Type Inheritance
- If the mother's genotype is either AO or AA and the father's is AB, there are eight possible genotypes for their offspring.
- The possible phenotypes for the offspring are blood type AB (37.5%), blood type A (50%), and blood type B (12.5%).
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