81. Development animals used by non-infectious diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Caused by
A
Internal or environmental factors like genetics or chemicals.
2
Q
causal genesis
A
single gene mutation
multifactoral inheritance
abnormalities of chromosal structure
toxins, drugs
nutritional deficiency
radiation
physical trauma
3
Q
Chromosomal defect
A
Trisomy 21 in humans– Down’s syndrome
Trisomy 18 in humans– Edward’s syndrome
Trisomy 13 in humans - Patau’s syndrome
4
Q
drugsm
A
Tetracycline
vitamin a/d overdose
alcohole
5
Q
hereditart vs congenital disease
A
Hereditary disease–> Genetically determined, inherited
disease
Congenital disease–> non-hereditary disease caused by
environmental factors
6
Q
Teratology
A
study of birth and developmental anomalies