NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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A person’s mitochondria stopped working, causing the person to no longer be able to make ATP (energy). Which of the following rulings by a coroner is best described by this statement?
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Cause of death
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Manner of death
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Mechanism of death
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If all cells in the body lost their mitochondria, the cells, tissues and eventually organs will not have the energy to operate. This process can result in organ failure and death.
Detailed explanation-2: -About mitochondrial disorder When mitochondria fail, less and less energy is generated within cells. This can lead to cell damage or disease. Mitochondrial disease is a chronic, genetic disorder that occurs when mitochondria fails to produce enough energy for that cell or organ to function.
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