Why Is It Important to Diagnose Type I Gaucher Disease

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to diagnose type I Gaucher disease as soon as possible after birth?

• A)Enzyme therapy can reduce complications for some patients.
• B)When proper dietary management is instituted early,complications can be prevented.
• C)Insulin therapy can result in prevention of the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• D)Prophylactic therapy with antibiotics can prevent early death from pneumonia and other infections.

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Definitions:

Mousterian Toolmakers

Prehistoric peoples associated with the Middle Paleolithic period, known for their stone tool technology used by Neanderthals and early modern humans.

Scraper

A tool used for scraping surfaces, typically to remove residue, clean, or make the surface smoother, found in both household and industrial contexts.

Upper Paleolithic

The Upper Paleolithic is the third and last subdivision of the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age, characterized by the development of diverse and sophisticated tools, art, and cultural advances.

Pebble Tools

Primitive stone tools made by chipping small flakes from pebbles to create a sharp edge, used by early humans for cutting and scraping; typical of the Paleolithic era.