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Renal Pathology   EMBRYOLOGY   What embryologic structure gives rise to the urinary system? The nephrogenic cord What structure gives rise to the nephrogenic cord? The urogenital ridge What three…

Hematology and Immunology   HEMATOLOGY   Anatomy/Histology   What cells are derived from pluripotent hematopoietic stem cells (think—what are the components of a CBC with differential)?   Proerythrocyte → Reticulocyte…

Cardiovascular Pathology   EMBRYOLOGY   What is the ductus arteriosus? It connects the pulmonary artery to the proximal aorta, effectively by passing the lungs during fetal development. What happens if…

Dermatopathology   EMBRYOLOGY   From what embryologic tissue type is the epidermis derived? Surface ectoderm From what embryologic tissue type is the dermis derived? Mesoderm—depending on location in the embryo…

Radiology & Pathology Correlation   GENERAL PRINCIPLES   What are x-rays? Electromagnetic waves that interact with matter and are absorbed, scattered, or transmitted How are plain radiographs produced? By passing…

Respiratory Pathology   ANATOMY   What is the primary respiratory muscle? The diaphragm What are the accessory muscles of respiration? Intercostals, sternocleidomastoid, scalene, and abdominal muscles What nerves innervate these…

Pediatric Pathology   CARDIOVASCULAR   What are the characteristics of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)? Pulmonary valve stenosis; Right ventricular hypertrophy; Overriding aorta; Ventricular septal defect (VSD) *You have to PROVe…

Genetic Pathology   GENERAL PRINCIPLES   What is the normal human chromosomal complement? 46,XX or 46,XY What is the normal human haploid number? 23 What is aneuploidy? Possessing a chromosome…

Biochemistry   GENERAL PRINCIPLES   Describe the general steps of protein synthesis:   DNA transcribed into mRNA mRNA modified and/or translated into a peptide Protein folding Post-translational modification   What…