Question 1
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Which of the following embryonic layers contribute to the formation of limbs?
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ectoderm
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endoderm
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mesoderm
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neural crest cells
Question 2
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By the ___th week of development, osteogenesis of the long bones begins.
Question 3
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Which of the following statements is true regarding limb development?
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The upper and lower limbs develop along the same timeline
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The upper limbs begin to develop before the lower limbs
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The lower limbs begin to develop before the upper limbs
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The positions of the limbs do not change as the embryo grows
Question 4
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Which of the following chromosomal aneuploidy syndromes is associated with polydactyly?
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Monosomy X
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Trisomy 13
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Trisomy 18
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Trisomy 21
Question 5
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All of the following are true regarding Rickets except?
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It can be due to vitamin D deficiency and hypophosphatemia
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Affected individuals have dental anomalies including hypomineralization of enamel
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Affected individuals have abnormal appearing bones/limbs aside from just short stature
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The only mode of inheritance is autosomal recessive
Question 6
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The limb defect known as ________, also called lobster-claw deformity or forked hand is associated with a type of congenital ectodermal dysplasia.
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Meromelia
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Phocomelia
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Ectrodactyly
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Adactyly
Question 7
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All of the following mechanisms are necessary for normal limb development except:
Question 8
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The most critical period of limb development is between _____ to _____ days; certain teratogen exposures during this time greatly increases the risk for limb defects.
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24 to 36 (beginning of embryonic period)
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38 to 50 (middle of embryonic period)
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52 to 63 (end of embryonic period)
Question 9
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Most visible changes occur during what period of development?
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10 to 14 weeks
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20 to 28 weeks
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3 to 8 weeks
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15 to 20 weeks
Question 10
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Each of the following conditions can result in death during the neonatal period except:
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Congenital heart defects
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Hypertrichosis
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Ichthyosis
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Renal agenesis
Question 11
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All of the following are congenital heart defects that will result in cyanosis except:
Question 12
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All of the following syndromes involve abnormal tooth development. Which is autosomal dominant?
Question 13
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Which of the following describes an abnormality of the digits commonly associated with skeletal dysplasias (especially achondroplasia)?
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Adactyly
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Brachydactyly
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Polydactyly
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Syndactyly
Question 14
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Which type of skeletal dysplasia is also known as "brittle bone disease"?
Question 15
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Which of the following is a risk factor for limb anomalies?
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Uncontrolled maternal diabetes
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Thalidomide exposure during embryonic period
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Chromosomal aneuploidy
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All of the above are risk factors for limb anomalies
Question 16
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Limb reduction defects range in severity depending on what embryonic age there was disruption of limb formation. Amelia is the most severe.
Question 17
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Most cases of syndactyly are osseous (involving bone) and include functional appendages/digits with bones, nerve and musculature.
Question 18
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The recurrence risk for congenital hip dislocation/developmental hip dysplasia is less than 1%.
Question 19
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Minor defects of limbs are relatively common and can be corrected surgically.
Question 20
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Your skin has both thick and thin components which both contain sweat glands, hair follicles, arrector muscles of hairs, and sebaceous glands.
Question 21
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The secretory parts of the eccrine and apocrine sweat glands open into the skin and begin to function shortly after birth.
Question 22
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Hair follicles and glands are derived from the epidermis and grow down into the dermis.
Question 23
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Males and females have lactiferous ducts as part of the mammary gland.
Question 24
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Delayed tooth eruption can be a sign of hypothyroidism.
Question 25
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Babies that are born very prematurely (i.e. before 26 weeks) are not at increased risk for neurological or developmental problems, however they may have fingernails that have not yet reached the tips of their digits and may have cardiovascular complications, such as patent ductus arteriosis.
Question 26
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Explain the concept of incomplete penetrance[blank_start].[blank_end]
Question 27
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The [blank_start]___[blank_end] is superficial epithelial tissue derived from surface embryonic ectoderm and the [blank_start]___[blank_end] is a deep layer of dense, irregularly arranged connective tissue derived from mesenchyme.
Question 28
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[blank_start]___[blank_end] is a fetal adaptation made from exfoliated peridermal cells and secretions from sebaceous glands. [blank_start]___[blank_end] is the fine hairs that cover the surface of fetal skin.
Question 29
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Occulocutaneous albinism is an autosomal [blank_start]___[blank_end] condition. There is a lack of pigment [blank_start]___[blank_end] due to an underlying defect in tyrosinase production. Two clinical features of this syndrome are [blank_start]___[blank_end] and [blank_start]___[blank_end].
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recessive
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melanin
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light/white skin
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poor eyesight
Question 30
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The hardest tissue in the human body is [blank_start]___[blank_end].
Question 31
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[blank_start]___[blank_end] is a condition characterized by absence of the pectoralis major muscle that results in hypoplastic fused ribs, unilateral absence of breast, nipple, areola, hemivertebrae, syndactyly, brachydactyly, and in some cases dextrocardia.
Question 32
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Name [blank_start]the[blank_end] 3 body cavities that make up the Intraembronic Coelom during the 2nd month:
Question 33
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Two "fruity" signs that are ultrasound findings which may be associated with underlying defects of the nervous system are the [blank_start]____[blank_end] and [blank_start]____[blank_end] signs. Their presence may be associated with other anomalies including congenital clubfoot and clenched fists.
Question 34
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A [blank_start]____[blank_end] is a type of lymphatic angioma that may be associated with chromosomal aneuploidy and poor pregnancy outcome.
Question 35
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For each of the following teratogenic substances, list a potential consequence/fetal anomaly.
Primary rubella infection[blank_start],[blank_end] tetracycline exposure[blank_start],[blank_end] high maternal blood sugar levels[blank_start],[blank_end] thalidomide[blank_start],[blank_end] primary zika infection[blank_start],[blank_end] carbamazepin[blank_start]e[blank_end]
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cataracts
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stained teeth
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congental heart defects
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limb defects
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microcephaly
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neural tube defects
Question 36
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A type of lower limb defect known technically as congenital vertical talus is also a feature of trisomy 18[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber syndrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis
Question 37
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A type of upper limb defect caused by a defect of the digital rays to form a central digit or digits[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber syndrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis
Question 38
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The most common musculoskeletal deformation, also associated with some neural tube defects[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber syndrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis
Question 39
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A condition involving a hemifacial hemangioma (port-wine stain) and possibly an underlying angioma in the meninges of the brain that causes seizures[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber syndrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis
Question 40
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Enlargement of male breast tissue, often associated with Klinefelter syndrome[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber syndrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis
Question 41
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The karyotype for Klinefelter syndrome[blank_start].[blank_end]
Question 42
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The term that describes supernumerary nipples[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber syndrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis
Question 43
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This soft marker is characterized by a dilated renal pelvis easily detectable by prenatal ultrasound. It is seen in about 25% of fetuses that have Down syndrome[blank_start].[blank_end]
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polythelia
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congenital clubfoot
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gynecomastia
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ectrodactyly
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Sturge-weber sydrome
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polymastia
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rocker bottom foot
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pyelectasis