What is an organization that helps people that have cystic fibrosis?

What are the internal secretions of the body if you have cystic fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis patients has a sticky mucus that clogs the lungs, causes lungs infections, obstructs the pancreas, and stops natural enzymes that helps the body break down food.

Is cystic fibrosis more common in boys or girls?

i copied the following answer from health.howstuffworks.com Unlike some other genetic conditions, cystic fibrosisoccurs equally as often in men and women. The genetic mutation for cystic fibrosis occurs on chromosome 7 and is not impacted by gender. The severity of symptoms related to cystic fibrosis, however, does vary in men and women. In particular, girls with cystic fibrosis have more difficulty with meeting growth milestones and experience more lung-related problems compared to boys. Due to these more severe symptoms, women with cystic fibrosis have shorter life expectancies than men. It is estimated that men with cystic fibrosis live four to five years longer than women with cystic fibrosis, Moreover, under the age of 20, girls have a 60 percent greater chance of dying due to cystic fibrosis complications compared to males [source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide]. As a result, the prevalence of male adults with cystic fibrosis is greater than the prevalence of female adults with cystic fibrosis, suggesting a male advantage with the disorder. Cystic fibrosis researchers argue that this gender difference is the result of early-onset lung infections in girls. Girls appear to develop these infections earlier in life than boys, leading to more severe cystic fibrosis complications, and even death. Girls also appear to have greater difficulty maintaining a healthy body weight after puberty compared to males, which places girls at greater risk for cystic fibrosis complications. It appears that this gender gap can narrow if girls are provided with more intensive medical care. In fact, girls and women who receive regular intravenous antibiotics, regardless of their condition, have improved survival rates [source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide]. As a result, countries with excellent health care, such as Scandinavian countries, do not have a difference in the survival rate of men and women with cystic fibrosis. i hope it helps:)

What cells are affected by cystic fibrosis?

The protein affected by cystic fibrosis is called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator or CFTR. CFTR acts as a channel that transports negatively charged chloride ions into and out of cells. This helps control the flow of water in tissues. CFTR also regulates the function of other channels that transport positive sodium ions into and out of cells.

How many Caucasians in North America carry the unexpressed cystic fibrosis allele?

Forty-three of every 1,000. Hope this helps.

What is cystic fibrosis gene disorder?

The genes on each chromosome control specific functions of the human body. The gene on chromosome 7 produces a protein called cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator. Mutation in the DNA level of chromosome 7 leads to the absence of this protein which leads to cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a recessive disease. It means that both copies of the gene must be defective. An affected person will have abnormal cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator gene on each chromosome 7. Therefore both biological parents must have an abnormal gene. One abnormal copy is inherited from each parent. A person with one normal gene and one abnormal gene is called a cystic fibrosis carrier. Cystic fibrosis carriers do not show any symptoms but they may pass the abnormal gene to their children. Therefore the parents can be either cystic fibrosis carriers or affected themselves.

How is a child born with cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is genetic and is not contagious A person gets it when he/she inherits two mutated genes off each parent. A healthy couple can have a child with Cystic fibrosis because the parents would be carriers of the disease (even though they are unaffected by it themselves). 25% of children are at risk of the disease as it can be passed down from previous generations.

Why are individuals who are heterozygous for the cystic fibrosis allele inaffected by the disease?

Individuals who are heterozygous for the cystic fibrosis allele carry one normal copy of the CFTR gene and one mutated copy. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning that two copies of the mutated gene are required for the disease to manifest. The presence of one normal gene allows for sufficient production of the CFTR protein, which helps regulate salt and water transport in cells, preventing the development of the disease in heterozygous individuals.

What's Cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder which affects the lungs and pancreas. It causes the lungs to get clogged with mucus, which in turn makes the lungs a breeding ground for bacteria. In the pancreas, it blocks the pancreas from absorbing enzymes, which makes its victims prone to malnutrition. Often times, they have to take treatments such as lung therapy every day, as well as enzyme supplements on a daily basis. The average life expectancy is 37.Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a defective gene which causes a thick, sticky mucus. It builds up in the lungs and pancreas (the organ that helps to break-down food.) Cystic Fibrosis results in life-threatening lung infections and digestive problems. Symptoms are varied, but the most common are: No bowel movements in first 24 - 48 hours of life (baby!) Stools that are pale or clay colored, foul smelling or float. Infants can have salty tasting skin. Recurrent respiratory infections, such as pneumonia or sinusitis. Coughing/wheezing. Weight loss or can't gain weight normally in childhood. Diarrhea, delayed growth and fatigue.Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease occurring in about 1 in 30,000 births. The gene must be inherited from both the mother and the father. Children inheriting only one copy of the gene are carriers but do not display symptoms. Average life expectancy for Cystic Fibrosis is approximately 32 years of age. There are many treatments but no cure. People with Cystic Fibrosis are at high risk of developing other conditions such as Cystic Fibrosis related Arthritis and Cystic Fibrosis related Diabetes, Liver failure and ultimately respiratory failure leading to death. Once a person with Cystic Fibrosis loses enough lung function the only other treatment is a lung transplant

What does cystic fibrosis do to the body?

Causes your mucus to become thick after the faulty allele affects the gene that helps the salt movement in your body. It will then clog up your organs and there will be huge difficulty breathing.

In identical twins can one twin inherit cystic fibrosis and the other not?

i would say yes. if both parents have the faulty gene there is a 25% chance that their child will have CF. hope this helps

How many chromosomes does cystic fibrosis affect?

There are no 'Side Effects', just things that 'come with the package'. You can suffer breathlessness, bowel problems and probalmes with liver and kidneys. There are other things too, but at age 13, that's all I've really had so far.

What kind of molecules produce the symptoms of cystic fibrosis?

cystic fibrosis is a genetic code, so its not really molecules that cause it, however its more of a DNA mutation that's happened when your born. this means that your mucus cells don't function properly and when they are created, they are made with the wrong gene coding and so will produce more mucus than they're supposed to which is what forms in the lungs. i think that's right and i hope it helps :)