Here Are 50 Multiple-Choice Questions (Mcqs) On
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Along With Their Correct Answers:
1. What is the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis?
a) Genetic mutation
b) Bacterial infection
c) Environmental toxins
d) Autoimmune reaction
**Answer: a) Genetic mutation**
2. Which gene is primarily responsible for cystic fibrosis?
a) CFTR
b) BRCA1
c) APOE
d) TP53
**Answer: a) CFTR**
3. Which part of the body is most affected by cystic fibrosis?
a) Liver
b) Kidneys
c) Lungs
, d) Heart
**Answer: c) Lungs**
4. Which of the following is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis?
a) Hypertension
b) Chronic cough
c) Diabetes mellitus
d) Migraine
**Answer: b) Chronic cough**
5. Cystic fibrosis leads to the production of thick and sticky:
a) Blood
b) Mucus
c) Urine
d) Saliva
**Answer: b) Mucus**
6. Which of the following organs can be affected by cystic fibrosis-related
complications?
a) Spleen
b) Pancreas
c) Thyroid
, d) Stomach
**Answer: b) Pancreas**
7. What is the role of CFTR protein in the body?
a) Muscle contraction
b) Enzyme production
c) Fluid transport
d) Blood clotting
**Answer: c) Fluid transport**
8. Cystic fibrosis is inherited in which manner?
a) X-linked recessive
b) Y-linked dominant
c) Autosomal dominant
d) Autosomal recessive
**Answer: d) Autosomal recessive**
9. Which test is commonly used for newborn screening of cystic fibrosis?
a) Blood type test
b) Urine analysis
c) Sweat chloride test
d) ECG
CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Along With Their Correct Answers:
1. What is the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis?
a) Genetic mutation
b) Bacterial infection
c) Environmental toxins
d) Autoimmune reaction
**Answer: a) Genetic mutation**
2. Which gene is primarily responsible for cystic fibrosis?
a) CFTR
b) BRCA1
c) APOE
d) TP53
**Answer: a) CFTR**
3. Which part of the body is most affected by cystic fibrosis?
a) Liver
b) Kidneys
c) Lungs
, d) Heart
**Answer: c) Lungs**
4. Which of the following is a common symptom of cystic fibrosis?
a) Hypertension
b) Chronic cough
c) Diabetes mellitus
d) Migraine
**Answer: b) Chronic cough**
5. Cystic fibrosis leads to the production of thick and sticky:
a) Blood
b) Mucus
c) Urine
d) Saliva
**Answer: b) Mucus**
6. Which of the following organs can be affected by cystic fibrosis-related
complications?
a) Spleen
b) Pancreas
c) Thyroid
, d) Stomach
**Answer: b) Pancreas**
7. What is the role of CFTR protein in the body?
a) Muscle contraction
b) Enzyme production
c) Fluid transport
d) Blood clotting
**Answer: c) Fluid transport**
8. Cystic fibrosis is inherited in which manner?
a) X-linked recessive
b) Y-linked dominant
c) Autosomal dominant
d) Autosomal recessive
**Answer: d) Autosomal recessive**
9. Which test is commonly used for newborn screening of cystic fibrosis?
a) Blood type test
b) Urine analysis
c) Sweat chloride test
d) ECG