Two Children in the Same Family Have Recurrent, Chronic Bruising

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two children in the same family have recurrent, chronic bruising in multiple sites, repeated long-lasting epistaxis, and minor bleeding after dental work. Which type of disorder is most likely?

• A) Localized, acquired, anatomic
• B) Localized, congenital, anatomic
• C) Generalized, congenital, systemic
• D) Generalized, acquired, systemic

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Definitions:

Pyruvic Acid

A three-carbon molecule central to energy production and metabolic pathways in cells.

Creatine Phosphate

A high-energy compound stored in muscles, utilized during short bursts of intense physical activity.

Lactic Acid

A compound generated within muscles during rigorous physical activity, frequently linked to feelings of muscle tiredness and discomfort.

Glucose

A simple sugar that serves as a primary source of energy for the body's cells.