Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis ( 34 Questions)
Incorrect. CF occurs at a similar frequency in both males and females.
Incorrect. CF is not significantly associated with any specific ethnicity, and the risk is not influenced by being of African descent.
Correct. A family history of CF increases the risk because CF is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, and having affected family members increases the likelihood of carrying CF gene mutations.
Incorrect. While CF can affect individuals from any ethnicity, it is primarily a genetic disorder, and family history plays a crucial role in the risk of inheritance.
A) Incorrect. CF occurs at a similar frequency in both males and females.
B) Incorrect. CF is not significantly associated with any specific ethnicity, and the risk is not influenced by being of African descent.
C) Correct. A family history of CF increases the risk because CF is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, and having affected family members increases the likelihood of carrying CF gene mutations.
D) Incorrect. While CF can affect individuals from any ethnicity, it is primarily a genetic disorder, and family history plays a crucial role in the risk of inheritance.