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Med Surge 2( exam 1)
Question | Answer |
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Genetics | heredity |
Genomics | Study of the human genome (total genetic makeup) |
Phenotype | The physical |
Acquired Mutation: | Changes in DNA after conception |
inherited Mutation | spontaneous at the time of conception |
Accumulations of mistakes = | basis for chronic diseases (cancer, diseases of the elderly, etc.) |
Genetic Testing | Individuals |
Genetic Screening | Emphasizes groups / populations |
WBCs | 5.0-10.0^3/mm3 |
Neutrophils | Bands: imature (Child soldier) Segs: older cells |
Eosinophils: | allergic / parasitic conditions |
Basophils: | Increase during healing process; can move into tissues and turn into Mast Cells that then can react to allergens by releasing histamine |
Lymphocytes | Increase with chronic & viral infections; also in leukemia |
Monocytes | Second line of defense against bacterial infections/foreign substances |