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Medical Genetics
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Medical Genetics explores the role of genetic factors in human health and disease. This course covers the fundamental principles of inheritance, molecular genetics, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic variation. Students will learn how genetic information is transmitted, how mutations can lead to disease, and how modern genetic technologies such as genome sequencing and genetic counseling are applied in diagnosing and managing inherited conditions. The course also addresses ethical, legal, and social issues related to genetic testing and personalized medicine, providing a comprehensive understanding of how genetics informs clinical practice.
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The Developing Human Clinically Oriented Embryology 10th Edition by Keith L. Moore
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Chapter 1: Gametogenesis and Fertilization
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Q1) ________ Changes occur in it that inhibit entry of sperm
A)Polar body
B)Capacitation
C)Acrosome
D)Zona pellucida
E)Pronuclei
Answer: D
Q2) ________ Contains enzymes that digest a path for the sperm
A)Polar body
B)Capacitation
C)Acrosome
D)Zona pellucida
E)Pronuclei
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Formation of Bilaminar Embryonic Disc and Chorionic
Sac
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Q1) ________ Develops as a localized thickening of hypoblast
A)Corpus luteum
B)Zona pellucida
C)Prechordal plate
D)Ectopic implantation
E)Chorionic sac
Answer: C
Q2) ________ Surrounds embryo,amnion,and umbilical vesicle (yolk sac)
A)Corpus luteum
B)Zona pellucida
C)Prechordal plate
D)Ectopic implantation
E)Chorionic sac
Answer: E
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Chapter 3: Formation of Germ Layers and Early Tissue and Organ Differentiation
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Q1) ________ Appears on extraembryonic membranes
A)Allantois
B)Primitive streak
C)Notochord
D)Blood island
E)Neural plate
Answer: D
Q2) ________ Gives rise to the brain and spinal cord
A)Allantois
B)Primitive streak
C)Notochord
D)Blood island
E)Neural plate
Answer: E
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Chapter 4: Organogenetic Period: the Fourth to Eighth Weeks
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Q1) ________ Forms the major part of the diaphragm
A)Limb bud
B)Neuropore
C)Septum transversum
D)Cervical sinus
E)Stomodeum
Q2) ________ Closes during the fourth week
A)Limb bud
B)Neuropore
C)Septum transversum
D)Cervical sinus
E)Stomodeum
Q3) ________ Primordial mouth
A)Limb bud
B)Neuropore
C)Septum transversum
D)Cervical sinus
E)Stomodeum
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Chapter 5: Fetal Period
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Q1) ________ Skeleton first shows clearly on radiographs and sonograms
A)12 weeks
B)16 weeks
C)20 weeks
D)25 weeks
E)29 weeks
Q2) ________ Skin is wrinkled and pink to red
A)12 weeks
B)16 weeks
C)20 weeks
D)25 weeks
E)29 weeks
Q3) ________ Eyebrows,head hair,and lanugo are first visible
A)12 weeks
B)16 weeks
C)20 weeks
D)25 weeks
E)29 weeks
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Chapter 6: Placenta and Fetal Membranes
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Q1) ________ Forms part of early placental membrane
A)Anchoring villi
B)Cytotrophoblast
C)Amnion
D)Battledore placenta
E)Cotyledons
Q2) ________ Fetal surface of placenta
A)Anchoring villi
B)Cytotrophoblast
C)Amnion
D)Battledore placenta
E)Cotyledons
Q3) ________ Features of maternal surface of placenta
A)Anchoring villi
B)Cytotrophoblast
C)Amnion
D)Battledore placenta
E)Cotyledons
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Chapter 7: Human Birth Defects
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Q1) ________ Potent teratogen that affects limb development
A)Cytomegalovirus
B)Androgenic agents
C)Thalidomide
D)Toxoplasma gondii
E)Aminopterin
Q2) ________ Intracellular parasite often found in cats
A)Cytomegalovirus
B)Androgenic agents
C)Thalidomide
D)Toxoplasma gondii
E)Aminopterin
Q3) ________ Antitumor agent and potent teratogen
A)Cytomegalovirus
B)Androgenic agents
C)Thalidomide
D)Toxoplasma gondii
E)Aminopterin
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Chapter 8: Body Cavities,mesenteries,and Diaphragm
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Q1) ________ Large esophageal opening
A)Costodiaphragmatic recess
B)Cervical myotomes
C)Congenital hiatal hernia
D)Pleuroperitoneal membrane
E)Pericardioperitoneal canal
Q2) ________ Posterolateral diaphragmatic defect
A)Costodiaphragmatic recess
B)Cervical myotomes
C)Congenital hiatal hernia
D)Pleuroperitoneal membrane
E)Pericardioperitoneal canal
Q3) ________ Connects the pericardial and peritoneal cavities
A)Costodiaphragmatic recess
B)Cervical myotomes
C)Congenital hiatal hernia
D)Pleuroperitoneal membrane
E)Pericardioperitoneal canal
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Chapter 9: Pharyngeal Apparatus
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Q1) ________ Lesser horns of the hyoid bone
A)First pharyngeal arch
B)Second pharyngeal arch
C)Third pharyngeal arch
D)Fourth pharyngeal arch
E)Sixth pharyngeal arch
Q2) ________ Superior parathyroid gland
A)First pharyngeal pouch
B)Second pharyngeal pouch
C)Third pharyngeal pouch
D)Fourth pharyngeal pouch
E)Fifth pharyngeal pouch
Q3) ________ Tubotympanic recess
A)First pharyngeal pouch
B)Second pharyngeal pouch
C)Third pharyngeal pouch
D)Fourth pharyngeal pouch
E)Fifth pharyngeal pouch
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Chapter 10: Digestive System
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Q1) ________ Herniation of the intestines
A)Pyloric stenosis
B)Anorectal agenesis
C)Esophageal atresia
D)Omphalocele
E)Polyhydramnios
Q2) ________ Causes projectile vomiting
A)Pyloric stenosis
B)Anorectal agenesis
C)Esophageal atresia
D)Omphalocele
E)Polyhydramnios
Q3) ________ Derived from foregut
A)Spleen
B)Omphaloenteric duct (yolk stalk)
C)Gallbladder
D)Appendix
E)Celiac trunk
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Chapter 11: Urogenital System
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Q1) ________ Intermediate mesoderm
A)Renal agenesis
B)Nephrogenic cord
C)Metanephric diverticulum
D)Kidney lobes
E)Polycystic kidney
Q2) ________ Hypospadias
A)Urogenital folds
B)Rete testis
C)Glandular plate
D)Genital tubercle
E)External oblique aponeurosis
Q3) ________ Differentiates after birth
A)Adrenal hyperplasia
B)Penile hypospadias
C)Zona reticularis
D)Neuroectoderm
E)Coelomic epithelium
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Chapter 12: Cardiovascular System
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Q1) ________ Carries poorly oxygenated blood into the right atrium
A)Ductus arteriosus
B)Septum primum
C)Sixth pharyngeal arch artery
D)Sinus venosus
E)Umbilical vein
Q2) ________ Floor of the oval fossa
A)Ductus arteriosus
B)Septum primum
C)Sixth pharyngeal arch artery
D)Sinus venosus
E)Umbilical vein
Q3) ________ Right recurrent laryngeal nerve
A)Ductus arteriosus
B)Septum primum
C)Sixth pharyngeal arch artery
D)Sinus venosus
E)Umbilical vein
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Chapter 13: Skeletal and Muscular Systems
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Q1) ________ Growth of long bones
A)Centrum
B)Epiphysial plate
C)Frontal bone
D)Anterior fontanelle
E)Cartilaginous viscerocranium
Q2) ________ Partly within the pharyngeal arches
A)Centrum
B)Epiphysial plate
C)Frontal bone
D)Anterior fontanelle
E)Cartilaginous viscerocranium
Q3) ________ Closes during the second year
A)Centrum
B)Epiphysial plate
C)Frontal bone
D)Anterior fontanelle
E)Cartilaginous viscerocranium
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Chapter 14: Limbs
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Q1) ________ Rotates medially
A)Upper limb
B)Apical ectodermal ridge
C)Somites
D)Meromelia
E)Lower limb
Q2) ________ Type of meromelia
A)Dermatome
B)Phocomelia
C)Digital rays
D)End of fourth week
E)Amelia
Q3) ________ Lower limb bud
A)Dermatome
B)Phocomelia
C)Digital rays
D)End of fourth week
E)Amelia
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Chapter 15: Nervous System
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Q1) ________ Form ventral gray columns
A)Neural crest cells
B)Alar plates
C)Basal plates
D)Neuroepithelium
E)Spinal ganglion cells
Q2) ________ Unipolar afferent neurons
A)Neural crest cells
B)Alar plates
C)Basal plates
D)Neuroepithelium
E)Spinal ganglion cells
Q3) ________ Red nuclei
A)Telencephalon
B)Diencephalon
C)Mesencephalon
D)Metencephalon
E)Myelencephalon
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Chapter 16: Eye and Ear
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Q1) ________ Surface ectoderm
A)Scleral venous sinus
B)Optic nerve
C)Corneal epithelium
D)Central artery of retina
E)Pupillary membrane
Q2) ________ Tympanic cavity
A)Conjunctival epithelium
B)Neuroectoderm
C)First pharyngeal pouch
D)First pharyngeal groove
E)Mesenchyme
Q3) ________ Sclera and choroid
A)Conjunctival epithelium
B)Neuroectoderm
C)First pharyngeal pouch
D)First pharyngeal groove
E)Mesenchyme
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Chapter 17: Integumentary System
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Q1) ________ Inner cells of the dental sac
A)Dental pulp
B)Predentin
C)Dental sac
D)Enamel
E)Cement
Q2) ________ Melanocytes
A)Tetracyclines
B)Ameloblastic layer
C)Hair follicles
D)Neural crest cells
E)Epithelial root sheath of the developing tooth
Q3) ________ Periodontal ligament
A)Dental pulp
B)Predentin
C)Dental sac
D)Enamel
E)Cement
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