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• WBR284  + (Tetralogy of Fallot is caused by improper alignment of aorticopulmonary septum.)
• WBR0300  + (The ''Vibrio cholerae'' exotoxin is part o … The ''Vibrio cholerae'' exotoxin is part of a group of bacterial toxins referred to as A/B toxins, owing to the presence of 2 subunits. The toxin is responsible for the massive, watery diarrhea characteristic of cholera infection. It acts by causing ATP-mediated efflux of chloride ions into the gut lumen. The ''Vibrio cholerae'' exotoxin is usually inactivated by heating at 60 °C (140 °F) for several minutes.ing at 60 °C (140 °F) for several minutes.)
• WBR0875  + (The APC/Beta-catenin pathway in essential in Wnt signaling and gene regulation. It is not involved in glucose absorption or glycogen synthesis.)
• WBR0495  + (The C5-C7 nerve roots give rise to the long thoracic nerve. The long thoracic nerve innervates the serratus anterior.)
• WBR0313  + (The E4 variant of apolipoprotein E (chromo … The E4 variant of apolipoprotein E (chromosome 19) is a susceptibility factor that is associated with late-onset sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. Individuals who carry two ''APOE4'' alleles have a 20-fold increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease compared with non-carriers. ''APOE'' allele status is not specifically related to Down syndrome.not specifically related to Down syndrome.)
• WBR0564  + (The Pol gene codes for HIV protease and mutations usually lead to resistance to certain protease inhibitors.)
• WBR0471  + (The accumulation of iron frequently occurs following recurrent transfusions, administered to patients with thalassemia major or hemochromatosis.)
• WBR0279  + (The activation of polyol pathway, which is … The activation of polyol pathway, which is mediated by the intracellular aldose reductase enzyme, and the consequent accumulation of intracellular sorbitol are responsible for the swelling of lens fibrils. This osmotic-induced damage is associated with the development of cataracts among diabetic patients.ment of cataracts among diabetic patients.)
• WBR0878  + (The anterior nucleus of the hypothalamus in an important player in inhibiting thermogenesis by parasympathetic activation. It's stimulation would lead to a decrease in core body temperature.)
• WBR0941  + (The aponeurosis of the external abdominal oblique gives rise to the inguinal ligament.)
• WBR1117  + (The breath hydrogen test is simple and noninvasive test that has a sensitivity and specificity superior to the absorption test and hence usually preferred.)
• WBR0363  + (The causes of HDP are not well understood; although childhood events and genetics may be involved.)
• WBR0758  + (The concentration of IgG antibodies that t … The concentration of IgG antibodies that target acetylcholine receptors is not associated with the severity of the disease. In contrast, the function of the antibodies is more important than their quantity. Antibody function, namely the acceleration of receptor degradation, is associated with disease severity.tion, is associated with disease severity.)
• WBR1002  + (The condition usually requires no treatment unless the rash is severely itchy. In such a case a topical steroid may be prescribed for a short duration.)
• WBR1105  + (The dead space in this patient is increased as the volume can be determined by the Bohr equation to be 180 mL.)
• WBR0329  + (The decision of the patient's children is considered when the patient's wife is not present or is not a candidate to make decisions.)
• WBR1007  + (The deficiency of the enzyme uroporphyrino … The deficiency of the enzyme uroporphyrinogen III decarboxylase leads to porphyria cutanea tarda, the most common porphyria subtype.</br>Patients present with photosensitivities in the form of blisters and erosions on commonly exposed areas of the skin. This is usually observed in the face, hands, forearms, and lower legs. Other skin manifestations like hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis also occur. Chronic liver problems are extremely common, these include hepatic fibrosis (scarring of the liver), cirrhosis, and inflammation. Additionally, patients will often void a wine-red color urine with an increased concentration of uroporphyrin I due to their enzymatic deficiency. </br>The treatment strategy involves eliminating excess heme from the body, as well as protecting against sunlight.y, as well as protecting against sunlight.)
• WBR0118  + (The deletion of G at the first position of the 4th codon in GGC causes a small frameshift mutation due to deletion of just 1 nucleotide. Small frameshift mutations account a smaller percentage of mutations that cause DMD.)
• WBR0599  + (The described method is accurate but not precise.)
• WBR0077  + (The disorder of recurrent corneal erosion occurs due to a poor adhesion between the corneal epithelial cells and the basement membrane cells (Bowman's layer).)
• WBR0127  + (The drawer tests are used to test rupture of the cruciate ligaments in the knee.)
• WBR0806  + (The duodenum is lined by villi and microvilli with the characteristic finding of Brunner glands.)
• WBR0844  + (The epithelial lining of the palatine tonsils rare derived from the 2nd branchial pouch.)
• WBR0497  + (The flexor digitorum superficialis flexes … The flexor digitorum superficialis flexes the middle phalanges at the proximal interphalangeal joints. The flexor digitorum profundus flexes the wrist and the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints. The median nerve traverses between the flexor digitorum superficialis and flexor digitorum profundus.erficialis and flexor digitorum profundus.)
• WBR0030  + (The history of this patient is more consistent with Dressler's syndrome. There is nothing else in the patient history to suggest a different form of pericarditis, and no past medical history of tuberculosis.)

• WBR0439  + (The intensity of murmur does not correlate with AS severity.)

• WBR0934  + (The intercostal space contains the intercostal Vein, Artery, and Nerve (VAN) in that order from superior to inferior.)
• WBR0328  + (The lateral pterygoid is the main muscle responsible for opening the jaw. All jaw muscles are innervated by the trigeminal nerve - the mandibular branch (CN V3).)
• WBR0937  + (The lateral pterygoid is the only muscle of mastication with two heads, and the only muscle responsible for opening the jaw.)
• WBR0460  + (The left main coronary artery usually provides the blood supply to the left atrium.)
• WBR0064  + (The majority of DNA viruses are composed of dsDNA, such as herpesvirus, adenovirus, papillomavirus, polyomavirus, and poxvirus. Hepadnavirus is also a DNA virus, but it is only partially double-stranded.)
• WBR0314  + (The majority of cases of ''M. pneumoniae'' … The majority of cases of ''M. pneumoniae'' infections occur during the late Summer or early Fall period. Transmission is via aerosols; and at-risk settings include schools, military barracks, and healthcare institutions. Clinical presentation usually includes gradual worsening of symptoms, which may persist for several days or weeks: Fever, pharyngitis, intractable dry or mildly productive cough, and dyspnea (in severe cases).tive cough, and dyspnea (in severe cases).)
• WBR0940  + (The mesenteric lymph nodes drain the gut. The superior mesenteric lymph nodes drain all parts of the gut proximal to the sigmoid colon. The inferior mesenteric lymph nodes drain lymph from the sigmoid colon to the rectum (above the pectinate line).)
• WBR0346  + (The mumps virus envelope contains hemagglutinin and would cause RBCs to agglutinate.)
• WBR0163  + (The pathogenesis of GIST tumors involves a … The pathogenesis of GIST tumors involves a gain-of-function mutation in the ''KIT'' proto-oncogene, which encodes a transmembrane receptor for stem cell factor that includes a tyrosine kinase component in its intracytoplasmic region. Similar to CML, imatinib has demonstrated efficacy in GIST, whereby it similarly inhibits the tyrosine kinase receptor KIT in a similar fashion to its inhibition of the tyrosine kinase receptor BCR-ABL fusion protein.ne kinase receptor BCR-ABL fusion protein.)
• WBR1127  + (The patient does not show signs of anxiety disorder.)
• WBR1101  + (The patient in this vignette has interstitial lung disease, as evidenced by classic honeycombing pattern of the lung on chest CT.)
• WBR0948  + (The patient in this vignette most likely has a spontaneous pneumothorax, which are thought to arise from the rupture of apical blebs (small air-filled lesions under the pleural surface).)
• WBR0538  + (The patient most commonly sustained a non-dominant right parietal lobe that is commonly associated with hemineglect.)
• WBR0980  + (The patient's presentation and findings on … The patient's presentation and findings on urinalysis are consistent with cystine stones, which often develop among patients with cystinuria. Phenylalanine reabsorption is not impaired in cystinuria, and urinary concentration of phenylalanine is not typically elevated.f phenylalanine is not typically elevated.)
• WBR0043  + (The patient's radiologic signs, heart murm … The patient's radiologic signs, heart murmur, and symptoms are consistent with post-ductal coarctation of the aorta. Due to increased resistance proximal to the coarctation, collateral arterial circulation often develops. The collateral circulation often manifests as dilated intercostal vessels, which impinge on the inferior surface of ribs. These vessels appear as "rib notching" on X-ray.vessels appear as "rib notching" on X-ray.)
• WBR0761  + (The physician is providing prognostic info … The physician is providing prognostic information by suggesting a recovery is probable with treatment. The reply is problematic from two standpoints: First, it may be provide false hope; and second, it breaches the patient's confidentiality by discussing the treatment he is receiving and his implied prognosis.he is receiving and his implied prognosis.)
• WBR0533  + (The presence of S3 is associated with a poor prognosis in patients with heart failure.)
• WBR0900  + (The presentation of this patient is consistent with gouty arthritis, a condition characterized by deposition of monosodium urate crystals.)
• WBR0386  + (The proximal convoluted tubule is derived from the metanephros.)
• WBR0762  + (The quadriceps muscles are type II predominant muscles.)
• WBR0489  + (The radial nerve is not typically damaged in Klumpke palsy. The radial nerve can be injured in Erb palsy, where the superior trunk of the brachial plexus is injured. Erb palsy causes a “waiter’s tip” appearance of the arm and hand.)
• WBR0496  + (The radial nerve is responsible for innervating the supinators of the forearm.)
• WBR0807  + (The rectus abdominis muscle occupies the medial aspect of the Hasselbach's triangle.)
• WBR0295  + (The redness and warmth are due to histamine-mediated vasodilation of arterioles, not due to vasodilation of venules.)
• WBR0637  + (The retinoblastoma gene can be hypomethylated to facilitate its transcription; but the gene product is generally not controlled by methylation.)