What Inherited Disorder Causes Mucus to Build Up in the Lungs

question 8

Multiple Choice

What inherited disorder causes mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs and increases the person's risk of infection?

• A) Emphysema
• B) Cystic fibrosis
• C) Asthma
• D) CPAP

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Definitions:

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular activity.

Cholinergic Neurons

Neurons that release acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle movement and memory.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle contraction, arousal, attention, memory, and motivation.

Digestive Motility

The movements of the digestive system, including the muscular contractions that move food along the gastrointestinal tract.