Wilson's Disease Is Characterized by the _____

question 32

Multiple Choice

Wilson's disease is characterized by the _____.

• A)accumulation of toxic amounts of copper in the liver,brain,kidneys,and eyes
• B)excessive release of calcium from bone tissue
• C)liver's inability to store zinc and manganese
• D)abnormal accumulation of glucose in muscle cells

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Definitions:

Fluid Loss

The depletion of bodily fluids, critical for maintaining the body’s function, which can result from various factors including sweating, bleeding, or illness.

Intake-Output Measurement

Monitoring and recording the amount of fluids a patient consumes and excretes over a particular period, important in medical care for maintaining fluid balance.

Consumed

The act of using up a resource or being ingested as food or drink.

Coughs

An action the body takes to clear the airways of irritants and secretions.