Scientists have found that polypeptides that are normally sy…

Scientists have found that polypeptides that are normally synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum are about 20 amino acids longer when they are synthesized by ribosomes not attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. What is a possible explanation for the greater length of these polypeptides?

Which statement based upon the scenario below is CORRECT? Mr…

Which statement based upon the scenario below is CORRECT? Mr SF, aged 65, has hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has no known drug allergies. Medication History: Metformin 1g twice a day, Gliclazide 40mg twice a day, Amlodipine 5mg once a day, Lisinopril 20mg once a day. Mr SF attends his GP surgery with a purulent sputum and cough.   Bloods taken in clinic: Na+                         136         (135-145 mmol/L)            Corrects Ca2+         2.4          (2.05-2.6 mmol/L) K+                            4.3          (3.5-5.1 mmol/L)              Phosphate               0.9          (0.8-1.44 mmol/L) Ur                           6              (3.1-7.9 mmol/L)              Mg2+                        0.86        (0.7-1.0 mmol/L) SCr                         70           (50-120 umol/L)                Total Bilirubin          12           (90mls/min                                        GGT                           18           (0-45 U/L) WBC                      15           (4-11 x109/L)                      ALT                            18           (0-40 U/L) Neutrophils        12           (1.8-7.5×109/L)                  Albumin                     48           (35-50 g/L) RBC                        5.2          (4.7-6.1 x1012/L)                CRP                          138         (0-5 mg/L) Hb                          140         (115-165 g/L)                      MCV                         86           (80-102 fL) MCH                      30           (27-32 pg)                            MCHC                       348         (320-370 g/L) Platelets              650         (15-450 x109/L)

Mrs KP, 84 year old, attends the GP surgery with breathlessn…

Mrs KP, 84 year old, attends the GP surgery with breathlessness. Observations were taken: Temperature:      37.3oC             Heart Rate:             97 bpm Blood Pressure: 100/64  mmHg Respiratory Rate:    22 bpm O2 Sats:                86%                Peak Expiratory Flow Rate: