Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Alpha-1

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about alpha-1 antitrypsin?

• A) Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency involves a genetic predisposition to emphysema.
• B) Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a fatty acid found in the blood that promotes the activity of elastase in the lungs.
• C) Those with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency may not have any other predisposing factors that would lead to severe emphysema.
• D) Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can be diagnosed by a blood test.

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