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abnormal chloride channels that trap salt inside cells lining the lung passageways.
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Is cystic fibrosis chromosomal abnormality?
Yes, it is caused by a mutation in the gene for the protein CFTR.
What vector is used for Cystic fibrosis?
If by vector you mean the organism which causes it, there is none. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition.
How do you start a topic sentence if its about Cystic fibrosis?
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a life threatening disease.
What kind of pathogen causes Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is not an infectious disease but a genetic disease, provoked by mutations fo the CFTR gene, mainly inherited.
FActs about Cystic Fibrosis?
it causes unusually thick mucus in the pancreas
What disease causes mucus build up in lungs?
Cystic Fibrosis
What is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United states?
cystic fibrosis (:cystic fibrosis :)cystic fibrosis ^-^
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
A medical physician can run a test known as the chloride sweat test that can be used to help diagnose cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a systemic disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes thick mucous secretions to build up in the airway and therefore causes breathing problems.
What condition causes the airways to become inflamed and thickened and an increase in the number and size of mucus producing cells?
most common is Cystic Fibrosis? Sorry, not a very clearly worded question.
Do girls have cystic fibrosis?
Yes, girls can get cystic fibrosis.
An individual heterozygous for cystic fibrosis?
Is a carrier of cystic fibrosis
What would be the genotype of a person with cystic fibrosis?
The genotype of a person with CF is cc. The genotype of a carrier of a CF mutation is Cc.
