Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis ( 34 Questions)

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A nurse is explaining the pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis (CF) to a newly diagnosed patient. Which statement accurately describes the genetic basis of CF?

Correct Answer: C

A) Incorrect. CF is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder, meaning that both copies of the CFTR gene must carry a mutation for the condition to manifest.

B) Incorrect. CF is not caused by dominant genetic mutations.

C) Correct. CF results from inheriting two recessive genetic mutations, one from each parent, leading to defective CFTR protein function.

D) Incorrect. CF is primarily a genetic disorder with well-established genetic mutations associated with its development.




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