One Surprising Symptom of That Occurs in Roughly Half of Patients

question 12

Multiple Choice

One surprising symptom of that occurs in roughly half of patients who have non-motile cilia is a complete reversal of the left-right asymmetry of the internal organs.This condition is called _________.

• A)misplaced organs
• B)situs reversus
• C)ambiorganismus
• D)sinus inversus
• E)situs inversus

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Definitions:

Medulla

The base of the brainstem, controlling vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Coma

A state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened; fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light, or sound; lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle; and does not initiate voluntary actions.

Life Support

Medical equipment that sustains, extends, or replaces vital bodily functions, often used in critically ill or comatose patients.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.