Which of the Following Statements Is a Symptom of Cystic

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a symptom of cystic fibrosis in children?

• A) Cystic fibrosis leads to uncontrollable muscle movements and personality change.
• B) Cystic fibrosis leads to the excessive production of thick mucus that clogs the pancreas and lungs.
• C) Cystic fibrosis causes red blood cells to clump together, obstructing small blood vessels and decreasing the oxygen supply.
• D) Cystic fibrosis causes the central nervous system to degenerate, resulting in death.

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Definitions:

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness due to the alteration of a protein called dystrophin, which helps keep muscle cells intact.

Hemophilia

A genetic disorder in which blood does not clot properly.

Color Blindness

A visual impairment where a person is unable to distinguish between certain colors, often red and green.

Sickle-Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder causing red blood cells to assume a sickle shape, leading to various complications including pain and anemia.