What would be the effect of a genetic defect that resulted in a lack of somatic recombination between V, D, and J segments?

What will be an ideal response?


An individual with this genetic defect would be unable to rearrange either immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor genes somatically. There would be a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) owing to the absence of mature B cells and T cells.

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A) abdominal? B) ?thoracic C) ?pelvic D) ?cranial

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Holding in angry feelings can be as physiologically damaging as expressing anger or rage

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When someone has emphysema their chest hyperthrophies causing a barrel chest?

a. true b. false

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The average life expectancy at birth for males is which of the following?

A) 76.4 years B) 80.6 years C) 87 years D) 65.3 years

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