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The X-linked recessive disorder where there is a clotting factor VIII deficiency is known as
Hemophilia A
Which type of stroke is depicted when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked by a clot?
Ischemic stroke
Plasma cells are activated B-cells that produce
Antibodies
A doctor wants to check for abnormalities in a patient’s spinal cord. Which test would be most appropriate?
Myelography
A patient who has Multiple Sclerosis has not experienced any symptoms for a long period of time. Unexpectedly, they start to have symptoms such as inflammation and nerve damage. This is an example of
Relapse
The function of thrombocytes are for
Blood clotting
Where does most digestion take place in the GI tract?
Small intestine
A common link to cervical cancer is
HPV
Which helminth infection begins with larvae penetrating the skin and causing an itchy rash?
Hookworm
Which structure does the heartbeat originate?
SA (sinoatrial) node
Name some diseases of the lower respiratory tract
Bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema, tuberculosis, COPD, asthma
The build up of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain is known as
Hydrocephalus
A neurodegenerative genetic disorder that results in jerky, random, and uncontrolled movements is known as
Huntington's Disease
Poliomyelitis primarily affects what?
Motor neurons, digestive system, brain, lungs, and spinal cord
What gland is primarily affected by Sjogren's syndrome?
Exocrine glands (salivary and lacrimal)
What are the signs and symptoms of Lupus?
Fatigue, Joint pain, Anemia, Neurological problems, Rash, Swelling, Photosensitivity
A _____ is the association of several clinically recognizable features, signs, symptoms, etc. that occur together, so that the presence of one feature alerts the presence of the others
Syndrome
What are nosocomial infections?
infections acquired in the hospital
What are some causes of peptic ulcers?
NSAIDs, H pylori, genetics
What is a Type IV hypersensitivity response?
Delayed reaction
Poor return of blood to heart from veins is known as
Chronic venous insufficiency
A patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and is experiencing pyuria, dysuria, oliguria, and hematuria. Strategically analyze how these symptoms help differentiate a UTI from other renal system diseases.
The combination of these symptoms is characteristic of UTI, indicating infection and inflammation in the urinary tract.
If a person is experiencing symptoms related to low blood calcium levels, which endocrine gland and hormone would you investigate, and what reasoning supports your choice?
Parathyroid gland and parathyroid hormone (PTH), because PTH regulates calcium levels in the blood.
What type of radiation is known to increase skin cancer risk?
Ultraviolet (UV)
Which virus becomes latent in cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve) and can cause cold sores?
Herpes Simplex Virus