An Example of a  Genetic Condition That Can Be Picked

question 13

Multiple Choice

An example of a  genetic condition that can be picked up by newborn screening before illness presents is  _____.

• A) type 2 diabetes
• B) failure to thrive
• C) cystic fibrosis
• D) myopia
• E) lactose intolerance

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic, disrupting normal heart rhythm and potentially leading to various health complications.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that sets the pace for the heart rate by generating electrical impulses.

Spontaneous Depolarization

The self-initiated transition of a cell's membrane potential to a less negative value.