Understanding Cystic Fibrosis Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It allows for early diagnosis before symptoms develop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What improvements have been observed in the lives of people with cystic fibrosis in recent decades?

    <p>Better quality of life and increased life expectancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hallmark feature of cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Accumulation of thick mucus in different organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

    <p>In an autosomal recessive manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CFTR protein in individuals with cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Production of sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

    <p>By a sweat test and genetic testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Antibiotics given intravenously, inhaled, or by mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hallmark feature of cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Accumulation of thick mucus in different organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cystic fibrosis inherited?

    <p>Autosomal recessive manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the CFTR protein in individuals with cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Regulating sweat, digestive fluids, and mucus production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?

    <p>Sweat test and genetic testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for lung infections in individuals with cystic fibrosis?

    <p>Antibiotics given intravenously, inhaled, or by mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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