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CBSE Biochem Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome: what causes it and what are manifestations? - correct answersHGPRT deficiency in purine salvage pathway (this enzyme normally converts hypoxanthine to IMP and guanine to GMP). This deficiency leads to excessive Uric acid production and de novo purine synthesis. It is X linked recessive. Symptoms: hyperuricemia, gout, aggression / self mutilation, mental retardation, dystonia. Treatment for Lesch-Nyhan? - correct answersAllopurinol / febuxostat second ...

MBG 2040 / MBG2040 QUIZ 1 ANSWERS Question 1 0 / 1 point In pea plants round seeds are dominant over wrinkled. The gene responsible for this trait exhibits typical Mendelian expression and is designated with a D for the dominant allele and with a d for the recessive allele. If two heterozygote plants are crossed (Dd x Dd) this would be considered a _ . Homozygous Cross Dihybrid Cross Heterozygous Cross Question 2 0 / 1 point In reference to the pedigree above, what ...

NUR 3125 Exam 1 Review  Review cellular components (lysosomes, nucleus, ribosomes, etc.): know function and associated disease if there is deficiencies or abnormal amounts o Plasma Membrane  Barrier against external environment  Protects organelles (mitochondria, lysosome, nucleus, etc.) Damaged plasma membrane could leave nucleus open which could cause DNA damage  Separates ICF from ECF  Semi permeable Phospholipid bilayer: allows lipid soluble substances such as oxyge...

Foundations in Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care air leak syndrome - the accumulation of air or gas, particularly in the space found between the chest wall and the lung of an infant. The common conditions are pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumopericardium. apnea - A pause in breathing of longer than 20 seconds, often associated with bradycardia, cyanosis, or both; resulting in pathological changes in heart rate and oxygen saturation. apnea of prematurity - A developmental di...

HESI FINAL EXAM – QUESTION AND ANSWERS   HESI FINAL EXAM – QUESTION AND ANSWERS 1. Which of the following signs would indicate to the FNP that a patient might have an airway occlusion and needs assistance? A. Holding throat with both hands B. Coughing C. Crying D. Whispery, soft voice The ability to cough, talk, or cry indicates an incomplete occlusion of the airway. Holding the throat with both hands indicates a complete occlusion (Thomas et al, 2006). *Assessment/E...

Pathology Concepts Homeostasis • The tendency to maintain balance/stability internally • Self-regulating, give-and-take system • Compensatory mechanisms: strategies that make up for the chan ges and return the body to its normal state • Two feedback systems: - Positive feedback: formation of blood clot while bleeding, child birth - Negative feedback: control of elevated blood sugar by insulin Histology: cause or reason for a disease • May include infectious agents, chemicals, environme...

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZZES After sexual transmission of HIV, a person can be infected yet seronegative for months. 1 to 2 6 to 14 24 to 36 18 to 20 Antibody appears rather rapidly after infection through blood products, usually within 4 to 7 weeks. After sexual transmission, however, the individual can be infected yet seronegative for 6 to 14 months or, in at least one case, for years. Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do neutr...

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY QUIZZES After sexual transmission of HIV, a person can be infected yet seronegative for months. 1 to 2 6 to 14 24 to 36 18 to 20 Antibody appears rather rapidly after infection through blood products, usually within 4 to 7 weeks. After sexual transmission, however, the individual can be infected yet seronegative for 6 to 14 months or, in at least one case, for years. Once they have penetrated the first line of defense, which microorganisms do neutr...

Pathophysiology Exam 3 Study Guide Hematopoiesis ~9 Questions Distinct features of erythrocytes, what they do, how they do it. • RBCs: responsible for oxygen transport. o Once mature, have no or ganelles, no protein synthesis, do not go through mitosis. Discoid in shape, flexible structure. Life span changes, what happens as they age • Life span of 120 days, +- 20 days o Altered by conditions, decreased in certain conditions. o As RBCs age ▪ Lose flexibility ▪ Lysed or phagocytized ▪ R...

NRSG257 – EXAM REVISION Children: 0-14 years of age What are the major issues faced with children in health? - Preventable mortality - Morbidity - Vaccine preventable disease - Adult conditions which originate in childhood - Family and social functioning. Injury – leading cause of mortality and morbidity after the first year of life. Asthma: is the most chronic illness in children and principal cause of hospitalization. What morbidities are associated with children? - Birth defects...