Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an ...

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Mr. and Mrs. G are a late-30s married couple who come into an outpatient nutritional counseling center due to a referral from their physician who takes a special interest in genetics. They have both been tested for several genetic conditions due to their family history and concern over developing various chronic diseases. Mrs. G is particularly concerned due to the history of cancer and dementia in her family, whereas obesity runs in Mr. G's family.Mr. G's genetic profile shows that he has a variation in the gene code for apolipoprotein E, which puts him at higher risk for:
 a. hyperlipidemia
 b. cystic fibrosis
 c. prostate cancer
 d. diabetes
 e. Alzheimer's disease

Question 2

_______________ are chemical mediators produced by the body that contribute to the development of asthma.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

Leukotrienes

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