Which of the Following Is Accurate Pertaining to Cystic Fibrosis

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate pertaining to cystic fibrosis?

• A) It is characterized by reversible airway obstruction and bronchial hyperreactivity.
• B) It is caused by a mutation in the transmembrane conductance regulator.
• C) It affects cells that produce mucus, saliva, sweat, and digestive secretions.
• D) It affects goblet cells and surfactant production.
• E) It is caused by a mutation in the transmembrane conductance regulator and affects cells that produce mucus, saliva, sweat, and digestive secretions.

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Definitions:

Behavioural Disorder

A type of disorder that involves a pattern of disruptive behaviours in children and adults that last for at least six months and cause problems in school, work, or social relationships.

Mood Disorder

An altered mood state severe enough to interfere with a person’s social and occupational functioning (for example, ability to work or go to school) and whose range of symptoms is not limited to the person’s feelings, but affects other bodily and behavioural systems as well.

Childhood-Onset

Referring to disorders or conditions that begin during the childhood years of an individual's development.

Adult-Onset

A term used to describe conditions or diseases that appear for the first time or are first diagnosed in adulthood.