The Primary Medical Problem with Cystic Fibrosis Is That

question 87

Multiple Choice

The primary medical problem with cystic fibrosis is that

• A) sodium enters lung cells.
• B) mucus accumulates outside of lung cells.
• C) mucus accumulates outside of lung cells and also blocks other organ function.
• D) chloride is trapped in lung cells.
• E) the disease is a recessive condition.

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve representing the maximum combination of goods or services that can be produced with a fixed set of resources and technology.

Utility

In economics, utility means the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.

Competitive Equilibrium

is a condition in a market where supply equals demand, with prices becoming stable at this point.

Capital Input

The resources used in the production process, including buildings, machinery, and equipment.