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Which immune deficiency disorder is characterized by the inability of Pro-B cells to differentiate into Pre-B cells due to lack of tyrosine kinase?
Which immune deficiency disorder is characterized by the inability of Pro-B cells to differentiate into Pre-B cells due to lack of tyrosine kinase?
Which immune deficiency disorder is characterized by low levels of antibodies in the blood?
Which immune deficiency disorder is characterized by low levels of antibodies in the blood?
Which immune deficiency disorder shows a normal level of antibodies and lymphocytes but reduced IgA in serum?
Which immune deficiency disorder shows a normal level of antibodies and lymphocytes but reduced IgA in serum?
Why can a test for celiac disease show a false negative result in a person with IgA deficiency?
Why can a test for celiac disease show a false negative result in a person with IgA deficiency?
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Which immune deficiency disorder is associated with life-threatening anaphylaxis post blood transfusion due to the recognition of transfused IgA as foreign?
Which immune deficiency disorder is associated with life-threatening anaphylaxis post blood transfusion due to the recognition of transfused IgA as foreign?
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What is the specific defect in Hyper IgM syndrome that leads to the inability of helper T cells to activate B cells and macrophages?
What is the specific defect in Hyper IgM syndrome that leads to the inability of helper T cells to activate B cells and macrophages?
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Which germ layer gives rise to connective tissue, ovaries, testes, spleen, heart, blood, and kidneys?
Which germ layer gives rise to connective tissue, ovaries, testes, spleen, heart, blood, and kidneys?
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At what stage does the embryonic heart begin to beat?
At what stage does the embryonic heart begin to beat?
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What structure anchors the chorionic sac to the endometrium?
What structure anchors the chorionic sac to the endometrium?
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Which zone of spinal cord development develops into white matter tracks?
Which zone of spinal cord development develops into white matter tracks?
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When is maternal-fetal circulation needed due to the diffusion of nutrients being insufficient?
When is maternal-fetal circulation needed due to the diffusion of nutrients being insufficient?
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What is the name of the structure present in week 3 that is composed of an extraembryonic mesenchymal core surrounded by cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblast?
What is the name of the structure present in week 3 that is composed of an extraembryonic mesenchymal core surrounded by cytotrophoblasts and syncytiotrophoblast?
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What is the structure that becomes the anus?
What is the structure that becomes the anus?
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What forms the neural tube?
What forms the neural tube?
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What is the function of the allantois in early development?
What is the function of the allantois in early development?
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Which germ layer gives rise to the CNS, PNS, hair, teeth, and neural crest cells?
Which germ layer gives rise to the CNS, PNS, hair, teeth, and neural crest cells?
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What structure separates the abdomen and the thoracic cavity?
What structure separates the abdomen and the thoracic cavity?
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What is the significance of the closure of neuropores?
What is the significance of the closure of neuropores?
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Where is the cardiogenic mesoderm located?
Where is the cardiogenic mesoderm located?
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What happens with the neural crest cells during neural folding?
What happens with the neural crest cells during neural folding?
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What structure out pouches from the causal wall of the umbilical vesicle and into the connecting stalk?
What structure out pouches from the causal wall of the umbilical vesicle and into the connecting stalk?
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What is the first formation in neurulation?
What is the first formation in neurulation?
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What is the known prognosis for Hyper IgM?
What is the known prognosis for Hyper IgM?
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What is the main biology feature of DiGeorge syndrome?
What is the main biology feature of DiGeorge syndrome?
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How is 22q11 deletion syndrome diagnosed?
How is 22q11 deletion syndrome diagnosed?
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What is the key feature of SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency)?
What is the key feature of SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency)?
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What is the genetic defect associated with Hereditary Angioedema?
What is the genetic defect associated with Hereditary Angioedema?
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Which immunodeficiency disorder involves accumulation of toxic deoxyadenosine?
Which immunodeficiency disorder involves accumulation of toxic deoxyadenosine?
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What is the treatment for Hereditary Angioedema?
What is the treatment for Hereditary Angioedema?
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What is the major feature of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)?
What is the major feature of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME)?
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What are the typical findings of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in the tympanic membrane?
What are the typical findings of Acute Otitis Media (AOM) in the tympanic membrane?
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Why does Otitis Media have a higher incidence in children aged 0-5?
Why does Otitis Media have a higher incidence in children aged 0-5?
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Which pathogen is commonly associated with causing meningitis and sepsis in children?
Which pathogen is commonly associated with causing meningitis and sepsis in children?
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What is the unique virulence factor of gram-negative pathogens that is released when they die?
What is the unique virulence factor of gram-negative pathogens that is released when they die?
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Which pathogen is commonly resistant to beta-lactam drugs such as penicillin and amoxicillin?
Which pathogen is commonly resistant to beta-lactam drugs such as penicillin and amoxicillin?
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What is the main function of the prechordal plate in embryology?
What is the main function of the prechordal plate in embryology?
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Which pathogen contributes to 90% of the microbiota of the skin?
Which pathogen contributes to 90% of the microbiota of the skin?
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'Pyocyanin' triggers free radical accumulation and causes tissue damage in infections caused by which pathogen?
'Pyocyanin' triggers free radical accumulation and causes tissue damage in infections caused by which pathogen?
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'Otopathogens' are pathogens that increase the chance of ear infections. Which pathogen is considered an 'otopathogen'?
'Otopathogens' are pathogens that increase the chance of ear infections. Which pathogen is considered an 'otopathogen'?
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What is a common cause of otitis externa?
What is a common cause of otitis externa?
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