Patho Game

Autism

100

Which famous scientist was Autistic 

Albert Einstein 

200

True or False: Everybody who has autism displays the same behaviors and actions.

False

300

Repetitive actions or behaviors that a person feels driven to perform, often in response to obsessive thoughts or to reduce anxiety or distress. These behaviors are often difficult to control and may interfere with daily functioning.

Compulsive Behaviors

400

Is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions that affect how people communicate, interact with others, and experience the world. It includes a wide variety of strengths and challenges, with each person having unique abilities and needs.

Autism Spectrum 

500

List two common behaviors of those with Autism.

• Repetitive Movement

• Difficulty with Social Interaction

• Sensory Sensitivities

• Narrow Interests or Hyperfocus:
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• Communication Challenges

• Difficulty understanding and expressing emotions
  
  

Down Syndrome

100

True or False:

(95%) occur due to nondisjunction during cell division, leading to three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two.

200

List one health risk associated with Down Syndrome

• sleep Disorders: Immune System Vulnerability

• Dental Problems

• Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

• Bone and Joint Conditions

300

What is another name for Down Syndrome

Trisomy 21

400

When does Trisomy 21 occur in the Cell Cycle

Meiosis 1

500

How many chromosomes does someone with Down Syndrome have?

47

Sickle Cell

100

What is the primary function of Hemoglobin in the body?

Transport Oxygen

200

Life expectancy of someone with Sickle Cell 

52.6 Years

300

Is sickle cell a dominant or recessive trait?

Recessive

400

List 2 common symptoms of sickle cell

• Severe pain 

• fatigue, weakness, and pallor.

• Jaundice 

• Delayed growth and development in children.

• Increased susceptibility to infections.

• Acute chest syndrome (chest pain, fever, breathing difficulties).

• Chronic leg ulcers or skin sores.

• Pulmonary hypertension 

• Risk of stroke, especially in children.

• Formation of gallstones (cholelithiasis).

500

This treatment boosts fetal hemoglobin levels, which helps reduce the frequency of painful episodes (crises) and complications associated with sickle cell disease.

Hydroxyurea Therapy

Genetics/Cystic Fibrosis

100

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid

200

True or False: Is Cystic Fibrosis caused by gene mutations?

True

300

List two symptoms associated with Cystic Fibrosis.

• Persistent cough with thick mucus production

• Frequent lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis

• Wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing

• Poor weight gain and growth in children

• Malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies

• Bulky, greasy stools (steatorrhea)

• Salty-tasting skin due to increased salt concentration in sweat

• Clubbing of fingers and toes (widening and rounding of fingertips or toes)

• Sinus problems, nasal congestion, and recurring sinus infections

400

What does CFTR stand for in Cystic Fibrosis? 

Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator

500

Helps open airways and improve breathing by relaxing smooth muscles in the lungs.

 bronchodilators (albuterol) 

Random Trivia

100

How many bathrooms are in the white house?

35

200

What is Kaushi Bomma's Gender

Male (He/Him)

300

What city do The Beatles come from?

Liverpool

400

What is Suhas Sura's favorite type of meat?

Sausage

500

What is Kaushi Bomma's favorite type of school?

Elementary School