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Which malfunction of the human body is characterized by an enlargement and degeneration of the alveoli resulting in the decrease lung capacity?
emphysema (C)
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Which malfunction of the human body is characterized by an enlargement and degeneration of the alveoli resulting in a decreased lung capacity?
emphysema (C)
Which condition is characterized by the enlargement of the hands and feet resulting from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone after puberty?
Gigantism
What are spinal muscular atrophies?
Spinal muscular atrophies (SMAs) are a wide group of genetic disorders characterized by primary degeneration of anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, resulting in progressive muscle weakness.
Hypertrophy is defined as?
Hypertrophy is the enlargement of cells, resulting in the enlargement of the organ or tissue to which the cells belong. The left ventricle of the heart is especially vulnerable to hypertrophy.
What is characterized anatomically as the permanent abnormal enlargement of distal airway spaces and destruction of the alveolar walls?
This condition is characterized by permanent enlargement of the distal airway spaces and destruction of alveolar walls, resulting in reduced gas exchange surface area in the lungs. This leads to air trapping, decreased lung elasticity, and difficulty breathing. It is known as emphysema.
Tetany resulting from uncontrolled muscle spasms may indicate a malfunction of the?
parathyroid gland
What organ shows a remarkable degree of degeneration with age?
The brain shows a remarkable degree of degeneration with age, resulting in cognitive decline and memory loss. This can lead to conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Regular mental exercise and a healthy lifestyle can help slow down this degeneration.
What is an autosomal recessive condition resulting in degeneration of the nervous system?
Two copies of the abnormal gene get passed down to cause conditions. Tay Sachs, common to Jewish populations, is one of these. It causes degeneration of the nervous system.
Which disease is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation?
Arthritis is possibly caused by an immune system malfunction resulting in joint pain and inflammation. There are different types of arthritis and not all are thought to have this cause. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the types.
What is drugs and alcohol abuse?
Overuse of alcohol and other drugs, resulting in addiction, lifestyle degeneration, personality changes and deteriorating health.
What disease is characterized by enlarged skeletal parts?
Acromegaly is a disease characterized by enlargement of skeletal parts due to excessive growth hormone production, usually caused by a benign tumor in the pituitary gland. This condition mainly affects the hands, feet, and face, resulting in changes in body proportions and features. Treatment may involve surgery, medication, or radiation therapy to reduce growth hormone levels.
What condition is characterized by the enlargement of the hands and feet resulting from the pituitary gland producing too much growth hormone after puberty?
Marfan's syndrome is characterized by acromegaly (abnormal enlargement of the hands and feet after puberty)Acromegaly is the name of the condition resulting from too much growth hormone release in adulthood. It results in abnormal growth of the bones and pronounced soft tissue. This results in a fairly proto-typical appearance of a large, bulging forehead, prominent cheekbones, a pronounced mandibular line and abnormally large hands and feet, in addition to other abnormalities. The vast majority of people with acromegaly are found to have a growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma.
