Question: There is a loss of motor function of the short abductor and opponens pollicis, combined with wasting at the site of these two muscles in the lateral part of the ball of the right thumb. Why may exclude a lesion of the spinal nerve proximal to its division into the […]

1. What cultural considerations does a medical assistant need to be aware of when addressing issues related to the female reproductive system? 2. Taking a patient’s reproductive health history requires that the medical assistant demonstrate sensitivity and professionalism. What are some specific steps you can take to exercise sensitivity and […]

Q1. Parasite schistosoma mansoni’ infects humans by penetrating the skin. The larva secretes enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of paptide bonds between residues x and y in the sequence Gly-Pro-X-Y-. Why this enzyme activity is is important in this parasite? Q2. Many infected animals are induced by the parasitic microsporidians […]

To be able to properly analyze a sample of DNA, you need to have at least 1 ug of the DNA of interest. Assumptions: PCR is run with 30 cycles; Molecular weight of nucleotide = 330 g per mole for a single stranded DNA. a. Given that you can use […]