A young adult patient is suspected of having a mitochondrial mutation. Which patient statement is consistent with this information? Select all that apply.
A. "My mom and my sister are really little when compared to the rest of my family."
B. "My dad was unable to hear normally after the age of 15."
C. "My dad and my uncle both had heart attacks when they were in their 40s."
D. "My mom and my grandmother have trouble with seizures."
E. "I have some trouble walking and my muscles seem to be getting weaker."
Answer: E
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