Evolutionary Medicine Flashcards
1
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Explain how maladaptation and pathogen evolution are relevant to medicine.
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2
Q
Explain the factors causing the evolution of antibiotic resistance and potential
solutions.
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3
Q
Describe the tradeoffs in the evolution of virulence and how virulence can be
reduced.
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4
Q
Explain reasons why antagonistic pleiotropy leads to the persistence of some
diseases.
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5
Q
Explain the “Old Friends” hypothesis regarding possible causes for the recent
rise of immune disorders.
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