Explain how a somatic mutation in the PIGA gene leads to PNH

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The somatic mutation of the PIGA gene causes a defect in the production of GPI, a membrane glycoprotein, that anchors CD55 and CD59 membrane proteins.

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Please read the following documentation(s) and answer the related True or False questions. Patient is a well known to me and has been training for an upcoming marathon under my care. Patient has no history of health problems. Patient reports feeling very thirsty over the past two weeks during the extreme heat. Patient denies alcohol use due to training for a marathon. Patient's mother recently had a fatal stroke two days ago. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Dental film emulsion is about 90 to 99 percent silver bromide and 1 to 10 percent silver iodide

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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To be eligible for the AAMA and AMT certification exams, you must have graduated from a CAAHEP- or ________-accredited medical assisting program. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A division of medicine that incorporates law and medicine and involves medical issues or medical proof at trials having to do with malpractice, crimes, or accidents is called

A. Criminal medicine. B. Examiner medicine. C. Statistical medicine. D. Investigative medicine. E. Forensic medicine.

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