Gaucher's Disease Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which enzyme deficiency causes Gaucher's disease?

  • Glucocerebrosidase (correct)
  • Lipase
  • Amylase
  • Protease

Where does glucocerebroside accumulate in Gaucher's disease?

  • Muscles and skin
  • Spleen, liver, kidneys, lungs, brain, and bone marrow (correct)
  • Heart and pancreas
  • Intestines and gallbladder

How is some forms of Gaucher's disease treated?

  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Antibiotics
  • Enzyme replacement therapy (correct)

Which gene is mutated in Gaucher's disease?

<p>GBA gene (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Gaucher's disease affect the blood platelet count?

<p>It causes low blood platelet count (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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