A person with high blood pressure can develop renal problems and enlargement of

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A person with high blood pressure can develop renal problems and enlargement of the left ventricle. These effects can best be described as the of high blood pressure. .signs B. differential diagnosis C. sequelae D. etiology 1. 2. All of the following would be considered symptoms (rather than signs) EXCEPT: B. sensitivity to light C. hot flashes D. acidosis 3. A patient with multiple sclerosis can expect a shortened life expectaney and may experience progressive paralysis. This statement is best described as the A. prognosis B. etiology C. differential diagnosis D. symptoms 4. Which ofthe following statements about mutations is correct? A Mutations always lead to genetic disease. B. Spontaneous mutations occur as a result of exposure to a mutagen. C. Mutations are alterations in normal DNA sequence. D. Mutations are always inherited Wnich ofte folloying metaons wodbe mot lkl mpr proction of a normally functioning protein? A. insertion of three bases in a row B. deletion of a single base C. a point mutation within an intron D a mutation that changes a C to a G 6. Sex chromosomes are: A the largest chromosomes on a karyotype B. paired homologous chromosomes C. present only after puberty D the 23rd pair of chromosomes 7. Which of the following types of genetic disorders is the most common cause of A. Autosomal dominant B. Autosomal recessive C. X-linked recessive D. Chromosomal

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1. C Sequelae, as sequelae is the complications that arise as a result of PROLONGED health condition. Hence, this term describes the situation best.

Etiology in simple terms is the cause of a disease and differential diagnosis is a specific differentiating symptom, but renal problems can be associated with other health conditions as well.

2. B Sensitivity to light, all of the other options are the symptoms of some other associated disease whereas Sensitivity to light is a problem in itslef and has its owwn symptoms associated to it.

3. A Prognosis, Clear by the definition, prognosis is the likely outcome of a situation, in this case a disease.

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