Poor weight gain and poor growth in CF result from poor intake, _______________ insufficiency, and ...

Poor weight gain and poor growth in CF result from poor intake, _______________ insufficiency, and increased nutrient needs.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Q. 2

Patients with phenylketonuria present with decreased pigmentation. Which of the following in the metabolism of phenylalanine is most likely the mechanism causing this?
 a. Lack of phenylalanine hydroxylase decreasing tyrosine production.
  b. Decreased production of serotonin due to phenylketone inhibition.
  c. Increased build up of phenylalanine inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
  d. Increased production of phenylketones inhibiting production of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Q. 3

Colon cancer risk reduction in humans via intake of cruciferous vegetables is linked to glutathione S-transferase genotype.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 4

Newborn screening for CF tests for elevated immunoreactive _______________.
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Q. 5

Which of the following conditions is classified as an amino acid disorder?
 a. Carbamyl phosphate synthetase I deficiency
  b. Pyruvate complex disorder
  c. Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency
  d. Maple syrup urine disease

Q. 6

Several cancers have a clearly established genetic inheritance based on mutations in a single gene.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 7

The use of glucocorticosteroids, systemic inflammation, smoking, vitamin D deficiency, low BMI, low fat-free mass, and decreased mobility increase the incidence of _______________ in people with COPD.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word