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What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary cause of cystic fibrosis?
- A dysfunction in the CFTR protein (correct)
- An autosomal recessive gene
- A genetic mutation in the pancreas
- A viral infection in the lungs
Which organ system is primarily affected by the thick, sticky secretions in cystic fibrosis?
Which organ system is primarily affected by the thick, sticky secretions in cystic fibrosis?
- The cardiovascular system
- The respiratory system (correct)
- The nervous system
- The digestive system
What is the probability that a child will be born with cystic fibrosis if both parents are carriers of the CF gene?
What is the probability that a child will be born with cystic fibrosis if both parents are carriers of the CF gene?
- 1 in 25
- 1 in 10
- 1 in 4 (correct)
- 1 in 2
What is the primary reason for the impaired mucociliary clearance in the airways of individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary reason for the impaired mucociliary clearance in the airways of individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the current status of a cure for cystic fibrosis?
What is the current status of a cure for cystic fibrosis?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals who are carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals who are carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication or co-morbidity associated with cystic fibrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication or co-morbidity associated with cystic fibrosis?
What is the primary method for diagnosing cystic fibrosis in newborns?
What is the primary method for diagnosing cystic fibrosis in newborns?
Which of the following statements about CFTR modulator therapy is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about CFTR modulator therapy is NOT true?
What is the primary reason for the dramatic increase in life expectancy for individuals with cystic fibrosis over the past few decades?
What is the primary reason for the dramatic increase in life expectancy for individuals with cystic fibrosis over the past few decades?
Which of the following statements about the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is true?
Which of the following statements about the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis is true?
Which of the following statements about the impact of cystic fibrosis is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the impact of cystic fibrosis is NOT true?
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