All of the Following Describe Antithrombin Deficiency EXCEPT

question 83

Multiple Choice

All of the following describe antithrombin deficiency EXCEPT

• A) an inherited disorder where there is no expression of the antithrombin gene.
• B) an acquired disorder in which individuals do not produce antithrombin.
• C) an inherited disorder where an antithrombin gene is present but not functional.
• D) a disorder that increases the risk of dangerous blood clots.
• E) an extremely rare disorder affecting fewer than 1 in every 300,000 people.

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Definitions:

Screening Test

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Red Blood Cells

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