Cystic Fibrosis- Screening, Diagnosis, And Managem
Cystic Fibrosis- Screening, Diagnosis, and Managem
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Cystic Fibrosis- Screening, Diagnosis, and Management Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Graded A+)
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Cystic Fibrosis- Screening, Diagnosis, and Management Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Graded A+)
CFTR - Answers Chloride channel regulating ion and water homeostasis.
Ion Transport - Answers Movement of ions across epithelial membranes.
Bronchiectasis - Answers Lung condition causing airway ...
Sweat Test - Answers Measures chloride ion levels for CF diagnosis.
Immunoreactive Trypsinogen - Answers Proenzyme indicating pancreatic blockage in CF.
Newborn Screening (NBS) - Answers Blood test for early detection of CF.
ARMS-PCR - Answers Technique to detect CFTR gene mutations.
Chloride Ion Absorption - Answers Reabsorption of Cl− ions in sweat glands.
Na+ Channel Conductance - Answers Regulation of sodium ion transport in epithelial cells.
HCO3 Transport - Answers Bicarbonate ion movement affecting pH balance.
Villous Atrophy - Answers Loss of intestinal villi leading to nutrient malabsorption.
Genetic Screening - Answers Testing for CFTR variants to confirm CF diagnosis.
Cystic Fibrosis Pathogenesis - Answers Mechanisms leading to CF symptoms and organ damage.
Mucin Hypersecretion - Answers Excessive mucus production due to CFTR dysfunction.
Gall Stones - Answers Solid particles forming in the gallbladder due to CF.
Biliary Cirrhosis - Answers Liver damage due to bile duct obstruction in CF.
Diabetes in CF - Answers Endocrine damage leading to insulin deficiency.
Sweat Electrolytes - Answers High chloride levels indicating CF in sweat tests.
Cytokines - Answers Inflammatory proteins elevated in CF lung infections.
Pilocarpine Iontophoresis - Answers Technique to stimulate sweat production for testing.
Chloride Analysis Methods - Answers Techniques for measuring chloride levels in sweat.
Fibrosis - Answers Scarring of tissues due to chronic inflammation in CF.
Hypertonic Sweat - Answers Sweat with elevated salt content characteristic of CF.
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