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What is the cause of severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs in people with cystic fibrosis?
What is the cause of severe damage to the lungs, digestive system, and other organs in people with cystic fibrosis?
- Defective gene causing secretions to become sticky and thick (correct)
- Infection by a specific type of bacteria
- Excessive production of mucus in the body
- Lack of proper medical treatment
How are the secreted fluids affected in people with cystic fibrosis?
How are the secreted fluids affected in people with cystic fibrosis?
- They solidify into crystals
- They remain thin and slippery
- They become sticky and thick (correct)
- They become excessively watery
When can cystic fibrosis be diagnosed in the U.S. due to newborn screening?
When can cystic fibrosis be diagnosed in the U.S. due to newborn screening?
- Within the first month of life, before symptoms develop (correct)
- After reaching mid-30s or 40s
- Only after significant damage has occurred in the lungs
- During teenage years or adulthood when symptoms appear
How has newborn screening impacted the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?
How has newborn screening impacted the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?
What improvements have been observed in the lives of people with cystic fibrosis in recent decades?
What improvements have been observed in the lives of people with cystic fibrosis in recent decades?
What is the hallmark feature of cystic fibrosis?
What is the hallmark feature of cystic fibrosis?
How is cystic fibrosis inherited?
How is cystic fibrosis inherited?
What is the role of the CFTR protein in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the role of the CFTR protein in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
What is the treatment for lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the treatment for lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the hallmark feature of cystic fibrosis?
What is the hallmark feature of cystic fibrosis?
How is cystic fibrosis inherited?
How is cystic fibrosis inherited?
What is the role of the CFTR protein in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the role of the CFTR protein in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
What is the treatment for lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
What is the treatment for lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis?
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