Parents of a Child with Cystic Fibrosis Want to Know

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Multiple Choice

Parents of a child with cystic fibrosis want to know the chance of their next baby having this disease. What response by the healthcare professional is most accurate?

• A)Each child will have a 25% chance of having the disease.
• B)None of your male children will inherit this disease.
• C)All of your children will probably be carriers.
• D)There is no way to know because it is a random mutation.

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Definitions:

Brain Circuits

Networks of interconnected neurons that process specific types of information or perform specific functions within the brain.

Recovery of Function

Recovery of function refers to the process by which functions or abilities that were impaired or lost due to injury or disease are restored or compensated for through rehabilitation or other means.

Brain Damage

Injury to the brain that impairs its functions, which can result from trauma, stroke, or other health conditions.

Emotional Memories

Emotional memories refer to the recollection of past events that are associated with specific emotions, which are stored and processed in various brain regions including the amygdala and hippocampus.