Ehlers danlos syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Module 1 – Milestone one Southern New Hampshire University 02:18:27 GMT -05:00 According to the Ehlers-Danlos Society, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a classification of genetic disorders that can severely impact the quality of life of those affected, such as the connective tissues inside our body. As far as we know, twelve syndromes are presently involved; the condition is characterized by a range of symptoms, including joint hypermobility, abnormal scarring, joint deformities, her...

What is the first stafe of Piagets cognitive development? - Answer-Stage 1) Sensorimotor stage: ages 0- 24 months - reflexes -circular reactions (thumbsucking) - secondary reactions( repeat actions) -coordination( understand cause and effect) - Terriary reactions( trial and error) -early rep. Thoughts (symbols) What is the second stage of Piegets cognitive development? - Answer-Preoperarional (ages 2-7 years) -Egocentric -do not understand concrete logic or conservation 4th stage of P...

Anatomy - answer-The study of structure 4 areas of Anatomy - answer-Histology, Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Embryology. What is "inextricably linked in Anatomy?" - answer-Form and function What is a molecule? - answer-Group of atoms bonded together A molecule is on what level? - answer-Chemical level cells - answer-smallest living structures and are formed from atoms and molecules cells are found at which level? - answer-cellular level Tissues - answer-similar cells th...

1. Know the causes of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The proposed causes of AAA include atherosclerosis, inflammation, mycotic infection, inheritable connective tissue disorders (Marfan syndrome, type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), and trauma. Traditionally, atherosclerosis has been considered the most common cause of AAA. However, aneurysm formation is associated with atherosclerosis in only 25% of cases. 2. Why is CT imaging limited in women? Single-photon emission CT imaging is technical...

Written Combined O&P Prep – Prosthetics Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 1. Why was the L-code established? - ANSWER-a. To develop a unified method of describing products/services to payers What is a common compensation for poor flexion of the socket in a TF amputee? - ANSWER-Hyperlordosis If a TF amputee tends to externally "smear" their foot in stance while abducting their prosthesis, what could be a probable cause and WHY? - ANSWER-If inadequate flexion is built into the TF s...

Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER-Tissue lines and covers; densely packed cells, some specialized Connective Tissue - ANSWER-Tissue with few cells, much extracellular matrix Muscle Tissue - ANSWER-Tissue that's skeletal, smooth, cardiac Nervous Tissue - ANSWER-Tissue for neurons and glial cells Organs - ANSWER-Four tissues combined and organized form Human Skin - ANSWER-Largest organ with all 4 tissue types Digestive Tract - ANSWER-Contains epithelial, connective, and muscle tissue ...

USMLE STEP 1- First AidDiseases/Disorders/Deficiencies/Syndromes Exam 2023 (A+) Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency - ANS-An immunodeficiency disorder and one type of SCIDs that is caused by an *inborn error in the metabolism of adenine*. The accumulation of adenine destroys both B and T lymphocytes. Increase in dATP is lymphotoxic Lesch-Nyhan syndrome - ANS-*Defective purine salvage due to absent HGPRT*, which converts hypoxanthine to IMP and guanine to GMP. Results in *excess uric ...

NBME Final- Biochem + Genetics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Sodium-potassium pump - answerNa+-K+ ATPase is located in the plasma membrane with ATP site on cytosolic side. For each ATP consumed, 3Na+ go out of the cell (pump phosphorylated) and 2K+ come into the cell (pump dephosphorylated). Ouabain inhibits by binding to K+ site. Cardiac glycosides (digoxin and digitoxin) directly inhibit the Na+-K+ ATPase, which leads to indirect inhibition of Na+/Ca2+ exchange > ^ [Ca2+]...

2023 NSG 6001 MIDTERM EXAM 2 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Abdominal aortic aneurysm 1. What is a Saccular Abdominal Aneurysm? Saccular aneurysm is an asymmetric weakness or bleb on the side of the aorta; these defects result from trauma or an internal wall defect caused by an ulcer. Fusiform aneurysm is a symmetric weakness of the entire circumference of the aorta that produces a bulge. 2. What are the risks for abdominal aortic aneurysm? AAA is an important clinical diagnosis because it is...

Impetigo - ANS Which of the following is contagious? A. Atopic Dermatitis B. Contact Dermatitis C. Impetigo D. Milia A fluid sac in the scrotal sac that usually resolves by 1 year is known as_______________ - ANS hydrocele What is the next step if not resolved by 1 year of age? - ANS Urology consult for surgical intervention phimosis - ANS The inability to retract the foreskin in an uncircumcised male is _____________ paraphimosis - ANS ...