Chromosome Abnormalities Flashcards
results from trisomy on chromosome 13
Patau syndrome
result of a trisomy on chromosome 21
down syndrome
congenital heart disease with 4 heart defects
tetralogyoffallot
abnormalities of hemoglobin
sickle cell disease
degeneration of the anterior horns of the spinal cord resulting in hypotonia and weakness
spinal muscular atrophy
total or partial lack of the X chromosome
Turner syndrome
caused by rhesus incompatibility of the maternal blood to that of the fetus
Rhesus disease
neural tube defects in the development of the spinal column
spinabifida
an infant born before the 37th week of pregnancy or with a weight below 2500g
prematurity
rare disorder of the clotting mechanism of the blood
hemophilia
fragile section of the X chromosome
Fragile x
affects males only and is caused by the presence of an additional X chromosomes. small testes, enlarged mammary glands
Klinefelter Syndrome
traction injury to the brachial plexus during birth
Erbs palsy
result of damage to the infant brain before, during or immediately after birth
cerebral palsy
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that can be either structural or functional
scoliosis
develops in response to exposure to an antigen. antibodies formed to destroy antigen
acquired immunity
lymphocytes that mature in the thymus. help produce antibodies.
T
lymphocytes that mature in bone marrow. produce immunoglobulins
B
reaction that is immediate. asthma, allergic reactions
type I