The Basic Pathophysiology of Cystic Fibrosis Is Considered to Be

question 38

Multiple Choice

The basic pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis is considered to be:

• A)an abnormality of the exocrine glands
• B)impaired function of the endocrine glands
• C)chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs
• D)an abnormal immune response in the lungs and other organs

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Definitions:

Surgical Procedure

A medical operation involving an incision with instruments performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.

Tissue Transfer

The surgical relocation of skin, bone, or other tissues from one part of the body to another to repair areas damaged by trauma or disease.

Cryonics

Cryonics is the practice of preserving human bodies at extremely low temperatures with the hope that future technology can revive them and cure any diseases.

Decomposition

The process of breaking down organic matter into simpler forms of matter, often involving bacterial or fungal activity.