Gaucher's disease is associated with which of the following?
A) the inability of synthesize glucocerebrosides
B) the inability to store sufficient glucocerebrosides
C) an over accumulation of glucocerebrosides
D) any of the above, depending on the patient

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Gaucher's disease is a genetic disorder that is caused by an enzyme deficiency that results in the over accumulation of glucocerebrosides within cells, particularly in macrophages. This accumulation can cause damage to organs such as the liver and spleen.

Gaucher's Disease Is Associated with Which of the Following