A Dysfunctional Antithrombin Protein Can Result from

question 116

Multiple Choice

A dysfunctional antithrombin protein can result from

• A) overexpression of the gene.
• B) one allele turning off.
• C) DNA replication.
• D) a single nucleotide change in the coding region.
• E) deep vein thrombosis.

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Definitions:

Prothrombin Time

A blood test that measures how long it takes blood to clot. It's used to check for bleeding disorders or to monitor blood thinning medications.

Warfarin Therapy

A medical treatment involving the administration of warfarin, an anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots.

Coagulation Test

A variety of tests primarily designed to measure blood clotting mechanisms in the body, important for diagnosing bleeding disorders.

Kidney Function Test

A group of tests that evaluate how well the kidneys are working, including filtration and waste removal from the body.