In this article we will discuss about the Genetic Diseases:- 1. Major Classes of Genetic Diseases 2. Pathologic Consequences 3. Early Diagnosis of Certain Inborn Errors to Avoid Permanent Damage 4. Successful Treatment. Major Classes of Genetic Diseases: Genetic diseases can be divided into three classes: i. Chromosomal Disorders. ii. Monogenic (Classic Mendelian) Disorders. iii. Multifactorial Disorders. i. Chromosomal Disorder: [...]
The following points highlight the five major types of neuropsychiatric disorder. The types are: 1. Myasthenia Gravis at the Neuromuscular Junction 2. Huntington's Disease 3. Parkinson's Disease 4. Alzheimer's Disease 5. Schizophrenia. Neuropsychiatric Disorder: Type # 1. Myasthenia Gravis at the Neuromuscular Junction: a. The recurrent episodes of muscle weakness produce Myasthenia Gravis. This is improved by administration of drugs [...]
The following points highlight the two main types of membrane potential. The types are: 1. Resting Membrane Potential 2. Action Potential. Type # 1. Resting Membrane Potential: The resting membrane potential may be defined as the net difference in the charge between inside and outside membrane requiring little or no expenditure of energy. In a neurone, this is about -85mV [...]