Delayed Action Genes Can Result in Fatal Diseases

question 32

True/False

Delayed action genes can result in fatal diseases.

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Definitions:

Anasarca

A medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the body due to the accumulation of fluid in the extracellular space.

Scleroderma

A group of autoimmune diseases that cause the skin and connective tissues to harden and tighten.

Melanocytes

Cells located in the basal layer of the epidermis that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

Hematocrit

A measurement of the proportion of blood that is made up of red blood cells, usually expressed as a percentage.