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Cystic Fibrosis

An inherited disease affecting exocrine glands and resulting in chronic infections in the respiratory system and faulty pancreatic function.

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What is the probability of two healthy people where one is a carrier being parents to a child born with cystic fibrosis?

If only one person is a carrier of cystic fibrosis than there is no chance of having a child with it. Both parents have to be carriers and even then there is only a 25% chance. If only one carries than there is a 50% chance that their children will carry but will not have cystic fibrosis.

Is it true or false that cystic fibrosis is a transmittable disease in the lungs?

Cystic Fibrosis is not contagouse because it is a genetic dissorder (you can only have it if you have the genes that give people CF)

Did Jim henson have a daughter that died of cystic fibrosis?

No, that was Jerry Nelson who worked with Jim Henson. His daughter (Christine Nelson) had cystic fibrosis, born in 1960 and died 1982. She had a small speaking part in one of the Muppet Movies a year before she died. Her mother wrote a book about her "Give me one wish". In the book it mentions that Jim Henson gave her a speaking part so she could become part of the actor's union.

Why is Algebra difficult for some people?

This is like asking "why is science hard for some people?"

People are different, and their brains are different.

Algebra is hard for some people because they have not learned the skills needed to begin. If a person does not learn enough basic math, algebra is almost impossible! You need to be very good at times tables, fractions and be able to math in your head. You also need to understand negative numbers very well. If you do not understand these things, you cannot understand algebra. You may be able to take an algebra class, but it will be very hard for you.

Algebra is hard for some students because they are not ready to learn an "abstract" subject like algebra. "Asbstact" subjects involve ideas that are only in your head, and you cannot touch or see them. A person has to be at a certain stage of growth before he/she is ready to learn algebra.

And, it algebra is hard for some people just because they do not like it. It is hard to learn anything you do not like, and are not interested in.

No matter why a person finds it hard, there are always ways to help them make it easier. Please talk honestly to your math teacher if it is hard for you. She can help you find ways to succeed!

some people dont understand math maybe they get confused!!!!!!

What are the chances of a normal person and a carrier for cystic fibrosis have a kid with cystic fibrosis?

Zero. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease. This means that both parents must carry a mutated gene and have a 1 in 4 (25%) chance of having a child with CF.

How could human genetic therapy cure genetic disorders such as cystic fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a missing gene. One hope for cure is that the missing gene could be inserted into a weakened or inactive cold virus. The patient would then be infected with the inactive virus. The viral rna containing the missing gene would be injected into the defective cells by the virus. The missing gene would then be present and the disease would theoretically be cured.

Why are Filipinos not affected by cystic fibrosis?

The lower prevalence of cystic fibrosis in Filipinos is believed to be due to genetic factors. Filipinos may have a different genetic makeup that reduces their risk of developing this condition compared to other populations. Additionally, environmental factors may also play a role in the low incidence of cystic fibrosis in Filipinos.

What is the function of cystic ducts?

The cystic duct lies between the gallbladder and the common bile duct. Its' function is to transport bile from the gall bladder to the common bile duct.

What is neuro cystic fibrosis?

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How does Cystic Fibrosis manifest?

Mechanical obstruction caused by increased viscosity of mucous gland secretions

What is the current status on research of cystic fibrosis?

As of October 2023, research on cystic fibrosis (CF) has made significant advancements, particularly with the development of novel CFTR modulator therapies that target the underlying genetic defect. These therapies have improved lung function and quality of life for many patients. Additionally, gene therapy and gene editing approaches are being explored as potential long-term solutions. Ongoing studies continue to focus on improving treatment options and understanding the disease's progression.

Which one is not a genetic disorder color blindness hemophilia cystic fibrosis down syndrome?

Down syndrome is a polyploidy (three chromosome 21s)and is considered to be a somatic disorder.

The other three are genetic because they are present in the form of a defective allele on achromosome.

Is cf autosomal or sex-linked?

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disease.

How can two healthy people have a baby that is born with cystic fibrosis?

Because when two people with cf get together they can cross contaminate each other. They will pass on nectaries to one another and make their condition worst

What is a fatal disease other than cystic fibrosis?

Cancer, lukemia, scarlet fever, bubonic plague, rabies, there are lots more.

What instruments can children with cystic Fibrosis play?

Many!

The piano, drums and percussion, guitar, double bass, bass guitar, violin, harp, all string instruments... the list goes on!

How do black people get cystic fibrosis?

The Same Way Any other person would get CF (Cystic Fibrosis), although it's Very Rare For African Americans to get it. Cystic Fibrosis is most common among Caucasians.

Why is the skin salty with CF?

In the normal course of perspiration we do lose some salt. However, some of the salt is reabsorbed from the duct of the sweat glands. This re-absorption does ensure that we don't lose too much salt.

In Cystic Fibrosis this re-absorption mechanism is impaired - perspiration is excessively salty, - salt accumulates on the skin.

Actually, sweat test, - for the determination of salt concentration in perspiration -, is one of the tests used for diagnosing Cystic Fibrosis.