An Inherited Disease That Affects the Entire Body but Especially

question 100

Multiple Choice

An inherited disease that affects the entire body but especially the pancreas,respiratory system,and sweat glands is:

• A) cystic fibrosis.
• B) croup.
• C) emphysema.
• D) bronchiectasis.

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Definitions:

Body's Response

The ways in which the human body reacts to stimuli, injuries, or infections, often involving the immune system, hormones, and physical changes.

Pharmacology

The branch of medicine concerned with the study of drug action and how medicines affect the body and how the body responds.

Metabolized

The biochemical process by which substances are transformed within an organism's body, resulting in energy production, waste elimination, or other necessary functions.

Liver

A vital organ in the body responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.