Alport Syndrome, a Dominantly Inherited X-Linked Disorder, Is Characterized by Glomerulonephritis

question 29

Multiple Choice

Alport syndrome, a dominantly inherited X-linked disorder, is characterized by glomerulonephritis, end-stage kidney disease, and hearing loss. A mother with alport disease, whose father was unaffected, marries an unaffected man. What are the chances that she would give birth to a son with alport syndrome?

• A) 0%
• B) 25%
• C) 50%
• D) 75%
• E) 100%

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Examination Position

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Examination Position

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Examination Position

Specific positions that patients are placed in during medical examinations to allow healthcare providers better access or visibility to assess the patient's condition.