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            The pedigree of a family with a mitochondrial DNA disorder is unique in that:

A 66 year old male presents with complaints of decreased urinary stream over the last 3 days, He has felt tired the last 24 hours. He hasn’t checked his temperature. He has had increased urge to go but hesitancy is noted. Denies hematuria. PMH positive for BPH, HTN, Gout. Meds; Lisinopril 10mg Qd You suspect he has Prostatitis. What would you expect his prostate to feel like?

An            An affected individual who manifests symptoms of a particular condition through whom a family with a genetic disorder is ascertained is called a(n):

A palpable elevated mass up to 0.5cm in diameter that is Solid is?

A woman has a positive pregnancy test and comes to you with left lower quadrant pain.  On bimanual examination, you feel a tender mass.  Which of the following should you suspect?

In autosomal recessive (AR) disorders, carriers have:

Brushing the skin of the scrotum in a downward motion will result in the prompt elevation of the testicle on that side. This is called? 

In order to perform interventions or prescribe medication for the female patient, it is most important to obtain a complete health history. Which of the following is the most important question to ask female patients?

A 58-year-old gardener comes to your office for evaluation of a new lesion on her upper chest. The lesion appears to be “stuck on” and is oval, brown, and slightly elevated with a flat surface. It has a rough, wartlike texture on palpation. Based on this description, what is your most likely diagnosis?

What do the observed spectral lines reveal about the source?