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Cystic Fibrosis is a medical condition in which a thick and sticky mucus progressively covers organs, causing them to malfunction. This disease is commonly known for affecting the lungs and bronchi, however there are many more risks the disease brings to organs. Not only does Cystic Fibrosis bring risk to organs, it runs risks to all people. Everyone carries two CFTS genes, however the genetic disease only occurs hereditarily in offspring of two carriers holding damaged CFTS genes. Cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is an existence restricting autosomal recessive disorder that influences 70,000 people around the world. The condition is known to affect principally those of European descent, though cystic fibrosis has been accounted for in all races and ethnicities. [12] Unusually viscous emissions in the airway of the lungs and in ducts of the pancreas in people with cystic fibrosis cause hindrances that prompt aggravation, tissue harm and destruction of both organ systems. Studies show that Cystic

Overview Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system. In order to inherit it, a child must receive a copy of the defective gene that causes it from both parents. A life-threatening condition, cystic fibrosis leads to the development of a thick mucus buildup in the lungs and other organs. This can cause recurrent infections and damage to the lungs, which can trigger respiratory failure. When the disease affects the pancreas, it interferes with the release of

According to Grossman (2005), Cystic Fibrosis also Known as “CF”, is a genetic or an inherited disorder develop due to a defect of cell protein function. An individual can inherit Cystic Fibrosis only when both parents meaning both the person’s father and mother are carriers of this dysfunctional gene. The abnormal cell protein that causes Cystic Fibrosis is known as CFTR or cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator. This particular type of cell protein helps maintain a balanced movement of certain

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder with no possible cure [as of now]. This life- threatening disorder happens when there’s a mutation in the CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) gene on chromosome 7. It is an autosomal recessive gene, which means that the mutated gene must be inherited from both parents. It is a very complex disease since it affects various parts of the body. The gene mutation causes a defect of a protein in the cell membrane. This gene disturbs the

Rachael Ialacci Dr. Margevicius Honors Anatomy and Physiology Disease Project - Cystic Fibrosis 15 December 2016 Cystic fibrosis is a rare, genetic, incurable disease. It affects cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices, it cause them to be thick and sticky, blocking airways, tubes, ducts, and passageways. The severity of symptoms depends on the person. Common include, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, exercise intolerance, lung infections(pneumonia and bronchitis), inflamed nasal

Cystic Fibrosis 1. Cystic Fibrosis or CF is the most common life threating genetic disease in Australia. More than one million Australians carry the faulty gene. CF is an inherited disease of the secretory glands. Cystic fibrosis affects both males and females. The disease is most common among Caucasians of Northern European descent. What is Cystic Fibrosis? 2. Cystic fibrosis affects many of the body’s systems this includes the lungs and digestion. If you have CF your mucus becomes thick and sticky

Cystic fibrosis is the most known lethal genetic complication among the Caucasians (Hopkin p3). It is generally a disorder of epithelial transport affecting fluid secretion in exocrine glands as well as pulmonary, pancreatic and reproductive system epithelia. The main manifestations are in the pulmonary as well as gastrointestinal channels resulting in pulmonary disorders and pancreatic elements insufficiency. The disease is acquired as an inherited disorder which follows a simple autosomal recessive

Cystic fibrosis is due to a mutation in the gene that encodes cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. It effects the exocrine glands which are responsible for making mucus and sweat. It causes a thickening of the mucus in your body and increases the salt content of your sweat. These can lead to problems including problems absorbing oxygen, lung infections, inhibit digestive enzymes from reaching your small intestine, dehydration, increased heart rate, lower blood pressure

Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is described as a “congenital disorder affecting exocrine gland function, with respiratory effects, including excessive secretions, obstruction of the bronchial system, infection, and tissue damage” (Kowalczyk, 2014). Cystic fibrosis is also known as CF, and is the most common lethal disease in white children (Kowalczyk, 2014). People whom have CF have “histologically” normal lungs at birth. Lung damage occurs when secretions from the enlarged bronchial glands gradually