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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D115 WGU EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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A chromosomal disorder in females in which either an X chromosome is missing,
Turner Syndrome
making the person XO instead of XX, or part of one X chromosome is deleted.
A human genetic disease caused by a recessive allele that leads to the
Tay-Sachs disease accumulation of certain lipids in the brain. Seizures, blindness, and degeneration of
motor and
mental performance usually become manifest a few months after birth.
a condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders
Down Syndrome
caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21
autosomal dominant trait..
Marfan Syndrome a genetic disorder that changes the proteins that help make healthy connective
tissue. This leads to problems with the development of connective tissue, which
supports the bones, muscles, organs, and tissues in your body.
Autosomal dominant. inherited in an autosomal pattern which means one copy of
Marfans syndrome genetic trait type
the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Defects or deletions (pathogenic variants) of the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene have been
shown to cause Marfans syndrome
What causes Marfan's syndrome?
at least 25% of Marfan syndrome cases result from a new mutation in the FBN1 gene
a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to
spina bifida
close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
What can cause Spina Bifida Decreased folic acid or maternal use of valproic acid
Underdeveloped ovaries (sterile)
Short stature (~ 4'7")
Webbing of the neck
Turner syndrome characteristics Edema
Underdeveloped breasts; wide nipples
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High number of aborted fetuses
Diagnostic testing for Turner's syndrome genetic testing , echo, bone density, and bone age testing are necessary.
Treatment involves estrogen therapy and growth hormone administration. Treat
Treatment of Turners syndrome
symptomatically for all other effects of the dz.
Cushing's Syndrome a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
fatty hump between shoulders, a rounded face(moon faced), and pink or purple
stretch marks on skin, thinning fragile skin, slow healing of cuts, insect bites and
Cushing syndrome symptoms infections, acne, decreased libido, decreased fertility, irregular or absent menstrual
periods, fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive difficulties, and headaches.
spread by contact with infected animals or insects. Most common hosts are
Viral hemorragic fevers
mosquitos, ticks, rodents, or bats.
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus an infection caused by specific bacteria that has become resistant to many
aureus) antibiotics
cobalamin deficiency, is a condition that develops when your body can't make
enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn't have enough vitamin B12. Your
B12 anemia body needs vitamin B12 to make healthy red blood cells, white blood cells, and
platelets. (pernicious anemia)
a type of vitamin B12 anemia. An autoimmune condition in which the body's immune
Pernicious Anemia system attacks the actual intrinsic factor (IF) protein or the cells in the lining of your
stomach that make it.
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY D115 WGU EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (107)
A chromosomal disorder in females in which either an X chromosome is missing,
Turner Syndrome
making the person XO instead of XX, or part of one X chromosome is deleted.
A human genetic disease caused by a recessive allele that leads to the
Tay-Sachs disease accumulation of certain lipids in the brain. Seizures, blindness, and degeneration of
motor and
mental performance usually become manifest a few months after birth.
a condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders
Down Syndrome
caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21
autosomal dominant trait..
Marfan Syndrome a genetic disorder that changes the proteins that help make healthy connective
tissue. This leads to problems with the development of connective tissue, which
supports the bones, muscles, organs, and tissues in your body.
Autosomal dominant. inherited in an autosomal pattern which means one copy of
Marfans syndrome genetic trait type
the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Defects or deletions (pathogenic variants) of the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene have been
shown to cause Marfans syndrome
What causes Marfan's syndrome?
at least 25% of Marfan syndrome cases result from a new mutation in the FBN1 gene
a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to
spina bifida
close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
What can cause Spina Bifida Decreased folic acid or maternal use of valproic acid
Underdeveloped ovaries (sterile)
Short stature (~ 4'7")
Webbing of the neck
Turner syndrome characteristics Edema
Underdeveloped breasts; wide nipples
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10
, 3/20/25, 7:37 Pathophysiology D115 WGU Flashcards |
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High number of aborted fetuses
Diagnostic testing for Turner's syndrome genetic testing , echo, bone density, and bone age testing are necessary.
Treatment involves estrogen therapy and growth hormone administration. Treat
Treatment of Turners syndrome
symptomatically for all other effects of the dz.
Cushing's Syndrome a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
fatty hump between shoulders, a rounded face(moon faced), and pink or purple
stretch marks on skin, thinning fragile skin, slow healing of cuts, insect bites and
Cushing syndrome symptoms infections, acne, decreased libido, decreased fertility, irregular or absent menstrual
periods, fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive difficulties, and headaches.
spread by contact with infected animals or insects. Most common hosts are
Viral hemorragic fevers
mosquitos, ticks, rodents, or bats.
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus an infection caused by specific bacteria that has become resistant to many
aureus) antibiotics
cobalamin deficiency, is a condition that develops when your body can't make
enough healthy red blood cells because it doesn't have enough vitamin B12. Your
B12 anemia body needs vitamin B12 to make healthy red blood cells, white blood cells, and
platelets. (pernicious anemia)
a type of vitamin B12 anemia. An autoimmune condition in which the body's immune
Pernicious Anemia system attacks the actual intrinsic factor (IF) protein or the cells in the lining of your
stomach that make it.
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