A Major Risk Factor for the Development of Active Pulmonary

question 28

Multiple Choice

A major risk factor for the development of active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) disease is

• A) contaminated water.
• B) immunosuppression.
• C) being a male.
• D) overuse of antibiotics.

Trace the evolution of primates and identify key evolutionary milestones.

Understand the origin and evolutionary significance of hominins and their traits.

Learn about the evolutionary history and characteristics of chordates.

Identify adaptations for flight in birds and understand the evolutionary significance of these adaptations.

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Definitions:

Autosomal Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance where two copies of an abnormal gene must be present for the disease or trait to develop.

X-Linked Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance where a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome causes the phenotype to be expressed primarily in males, who have only one X chromosome.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to excessive bleeding from minor injuries.

Sex-Linked Disorders

Genetic diseases that are determined by genes located on the sex chromosomes, often manifesting differently between sexes.