Which of the Following Are Reasons for Obtaining a Family

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons for obtaining a family history?
1) To assess the current health status of the extended family
2) To learn about the health status of the patient's blood relatives
3) To determine whether the patient is adopted
4) To identify the presence in the family of diseases with a hereditary tendency

• A)2 and 4
• B)1 and 3
• C)2, 3, and 4
• D)1, 2, and 4

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Definitions:

Tertiary Structure

The three-dimensional shape of a protein molecule formed by bends and folds of its polypeptide chain.

Sulfhydryl

A functional group with the structure R-SH, where R is an organic alkyl or aryl group and SH denotes a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, important in protein structure.

α-Helix

An α-Helix is a common motif in the secondary structure of proteins, characterized by a right-handed coil with each amino acid residue linked by hydrogen bonds.

Fibrous Protein

Proteins with a long, filamentous shape, such as collagen or keratin, which provide structural support for cells and tissues.