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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 12
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
 
1.	In somatic cell gene therapy, what type of vector is most commonly used to alter a specific set of an individual’s somatic cells? 
a.	Virus 
b.	Bacteria 
c.	RNA polymerase 
d.	Recombinant DNA 
 
ANS: A 
In somatic cell gene therapy, a vector is used to carry a normal copy of the mutated gene into the individual’s cells. These vectors are usually viruses, such as retroviruses, lentiviruses, or adenoviruses, which have been genetically modified so that they conta...
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY•PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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(CHAPTER 01-05)TEST BANK PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THE BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN 8TH EDITION KATHRYN L. MCCANCE, SUE E. HUETHER• By ExamsRevision
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
 
1.	In somatic cell gene therapy, what type of vector is most commonly used to alter a specific set of an individual’s somatic cells? 
a.	Virus 
b.	Bacteria 
c.	RNA polymerase 
d.	Recombinant DNA 
 
ANS: A 
In somatic cell gene therapy, a vector is used to carry a normal copy of the mutated gene into the individual’s cells. These vectors are usually viruses, such as retroviruses, lentiviruses, or adenoviruses, which have been genetically modified so that they conta...
MULTIPLE CHOICE 
 
1.	Why are infants most susceptible to significant losses in total body water? 
a.	High body surface-to-body size ratio 
b.	Slow metabolic rate 
c.	Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses 
d.	Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty 
 
ANS: C 
Renal mechanisms that regulate fluid and electrolyte conservation are often not mature enough to counter the losses; consequently, dehydration may rapidly develop. Infants can be susceptible to...
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY•PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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(CHAPTER 01-05)TEST BANK PATHOPHYSIOLOGY THE BIOLOGIC BASIS FOR DISEASE IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN 8TH EDITION KATHRYN L. MCCANCE, SUE E. HUETHER• By ExamsRevision
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MULTIPLE CHOICE 
 
1.	Why are infants most susceptible to significant losses in total body water? 
a.	High body surface-to-body size ratio 
b.	Slow metabolic rate 
c.	Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses 
d.	Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty 
 
ANS: C 
Renal mechanisms that regulate fluid and electrolyte conservation are often not mature enough to counter the losses; consequently, dehydration may rapidly develop. Infants can be susceptible to...