Question 1

Which of the following statements applies to Huntington's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  The effects are obvious at birth. 
B)  There is a test for the defective gene. 
C)  There is a 50% probability that the child of an affected parent will be a carrier. 
D)  The child must inherit the defective gene from both parents in order to be affected. 
A)  The effects are obvious at birth. 
B)  There is a test for the defective gene. 
C)  There is a 50% probability that the child of an affected parent will be a carrier. 
D)  The child must inherit the defective gene from both parents in order to be affected.

Question 2

What is characteristic of a congenital disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes are not involved. 
B)  It is strictly a developmental anomaly. 
C)  A cause is known. 
D)  It is usually manifested in the neonatal period. 
A)  Genes are not involved. 
B)  It is strictly a developmental anomaly. 
C)  A cause is known. 
D)  It is usually manifested in the neonatal period.

Question 3

Which of the following can be detected using amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chromosomal abnormalities 
B)  Metabolic disorders 
C)  Certain structural abnormalities 
D)  All the above 
A)  Chromosomal abnormalities 
B)  Metabolic disorders 
C)  Certain structural abnormalities 
D)  All the above

Question 4

Down syndrome is an example of a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  autosomal dominant disorder. 
B)  multifactorial disorder. 
C)  developmental defect. 
D)  chromosomal disorder. 
A)  autosomal dominant disorder. 
B)  multifactorial disorder. 
C)  developmental defect. 
D)  chromosomal disorder.

Question 5

Hemophilia A has been diagnosed in a young boy. He has inherited this defective gene from:

Accepted Answer

A)  his father. 
B)  his mother. 
C)  both parents. 
A)  his father. 
B)  his mother. 
C)  both parents.

Question 6

In the case of an X-linked recessive disorder, a carrier mother and unaffected father could produce a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  normal female. 
B)  affected female. 
C)  male carrier. 
A)  normal female. 
B)  affected female. 
C)  male carrier.

Question 7

Genes located at the same site on a pair of homologous chromosomes that are also matched for function are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  alleles. 
B)  genotypes. 
C)  autosomes. 
D)  phenotypes. 
A)  alleles. 
B)  genotypes. 
C)  autosomes. 
D)  phenotypes.

Question 8

Which of the following statements applies to the sex chromosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are identified as XY in the female. 
B)  They are numbered pair 23 in the karyotype. 
C)  They contain the same genes as in the other pairs of chromosomes. 
D)  They are found only in the cells in the gonads (the ovaries and the testes). 
A)  They are identified as XY in the female. 
B)  They are numbered pair 23 in the karyotype. 
C)  They contain the same genes as in the other pairs of chromosomes. 
D)  They are found only in the cells in the gonads (the ovaries and the testes).

Question 9

What is an example of a multifactorial congenital disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type AB blood 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Color blindness 
D)  Cleft lip and palate 
A)  Type AB blood 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Color blindness 
D)  Cleft lip and palate

Question 10

The cellular division process that produces the chromosomes that are in the sperm and ova is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  meiosis. 
B)  mitosis. 
C)  organogenesis. 
D)  polysomy. 
A)  meiosis. 
B)  mitosis. 
C)  organogenesis. 
D)  polysomy.

Question 11

Developmental disorders can result from all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure to radiation. 
B)  mercury in foods and water. 
C)  drugs and alcohol. 
D)  folic acid. 
A)  exposure to radiation. 
B)  mercury in foods and water. 
C)  drugs and alcohol. 
D)  folic acid.

Question 12

Which term refers to prenatal diagnosis through examination of amniotic fluid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chorionic villus testing 
B)  Preparing a family pedigree 
C)  Amniocentesis 
D)  Triple-screen test 
A)  Chorionic villus testing 
B)  Preparing a family pedigree 
C)  Amniocentesis 
D)  Triple-screen test

Which of the following statements applies to Huntington's disease?

What is characteristic of a congenital disorder?

Which of the following can be detected using amniotic fluid?

Down syndrome is an example of a/an:

Hemophilia A has been diagnosed in a young boy. He has inherited this defective gene from:

In the case of an X-linked recessive disorder, a carrier mother and unaffected father could produce a/an:

Genes located at the same site on a pair of homologous chromosomes that are also matched for function are called:

Which of the following statements applies to the sex chromosomes?

What is an example of a multifactorial congenital disorder?

The cellular division process that produces the chromosomes that are in the sperm and ova is called:

Developmental disorders can result from all the following EXCEPT:

Which term refers to prenatal diagnosis through examination of amniotic fluid?

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Exam 21: Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Which of the following statements applies to Huntington's disease?

What is characteristic of a congenital disorder?

Which of the following can be detected using amniotic fluid?

Down syndrome is an example of a/an:

Hemophilia A has been diagnosed in a young boy. He has inherited this defective gene from:

In the case of an X-linked recessive disorder, a carrier mother and unaffected father could produce a/an:

Genes located at the same site on a pair of homologous chromosomes that are also matched for function are called:

Which of the following statements applies to the sex chromosomes?

What is an example of a multifactorial congenital disorder?

The cellular division process that produces the chromosomes that are in the sperm and ova is called:

Developmental disorders can result from all the following EXCEPT:

Which term refers to prenatal diagnosis through examination of amniotic fluid?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Stress and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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