NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is a life threatening genetic disorder in which lungs and pancreas are clogged with abnormally thick mucus.
A
lung cancer
B
tuberculosis
C
cystic fibrosis
D
apnea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disease that is passed down through families. It is caused by a defective gene that makes the body produce abnormally thick and sticky fluid, called mucus. This mucus builds up in the breathing passages of the lungs and in the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition in which the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus. It can cause problems with breathing and digestion from a young age. Over many years, the lungs become increasingly damaged and may eventually stop working properly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease characterized by the buildup of thick, sticky mucus that can damage many of the body’s organs. The disorder’s most common signs and symptoms include progressive damage to the respiratory system and chronic digestive system problems.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cystic fibrosis is an example of a recessive disease. That means a person must have a mutation in both copies of the CFTR gene to have CF. If someone has a mutation in only one copy of the CFTR gene and the other copy is normal, he or she does not have CF and is a CF carrier.

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