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14 Cards in this Set
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Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome |
When receptors for testosterone are absent or defective, a genetic male (XY) will display female secondary sexual characteristics. Serious cases will result in a genetic male appearing entirely female at birth. |
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Ectopic Pregnancy |
When the blastula implants itself outside the uterus. Most occur in the fallopian tube. |
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Spina Bifida |
Failure of neural tube to close so that some or all of spinal cord is exposed. |
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Anencephaly |
Failure of neural tube to close so that brain fails to develop and skul is left open. |
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Teratogens |
Substances that interfere with development, causing defects or death of developing embryo. |
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Gigantism |
Excess of growth hormone released in childhood before closure of epiphyseal plate. |
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Dwarfism |
Deficit of growth hormone released in childhood before closure of epiphyseal plate. |
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Acromegaly |
Abnormal lengthening in the smaller of the long bones due to growth hormone excess. Mostly in head, hands, feet. |
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Hypothyroidism |
Deficiency of iodine or inflammation of the thyroid, where thyroid hormones are insufficiently secreted. Lethargy, decreased body temp, slowed respiratory and heart rate, cold intolerance, weight gain. |
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Cretinism |
Deficiencies in thyroid hormones at birth resulting in mental retardation and developmental delay. |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Excess of thyroid hormone resulting from a tumor or overstimulation. Heightened activity level, increased body temperature, increased respiratory and heart rate, heat intolerance, and weight loss. |
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Erythroblastosis Fetalis |
Condition where an Rh+ fetus is attacked by maternal anti-Rh antibodies, resulting in hemolysis of fetal cells. |
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Edema |
Accumulation of excess fluid in interstitium. |
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Tetanus |
Where contractions become so frequent that muscle is unable to relax at all, resulting in muscle fatigue. |
