At Birth, Debbie Was Given a Mandatory Screening Test and Tested

question 173

Multiple Choice

At birth, Debbie was given a mandatory screening test and tested positive for a disorder that required her to be placed immediately on a restricted diet to control her symptoms. Which of the following is mostly likely the condition for which she is being treated?

• A) sickle-cell anemia
• B) Huntington's disease
• C) cystic fibrosis
• D) phenylketonuria

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Definitions:

Stimulatory Effects

The outcomes or influences that enhance or increase the activity of biological, chemical, or physical processes.

Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas releases the hormone insulin in response to increased blood glucose levels.

Parasympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to responses such as decreased heart rate and increased digestive activity.

Acetylcholine Agonists

Substances that mimic the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, stimulating the acetylcholine receptor sites.