- It is buildup of thick, sticky mucus that can damage many of the body's organs
- Cystic Fibrosis is a known as an autosomal recessive trait which means that both copies of the genes in the cell has a mutation
- Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis can help the situation but there is no cure for the genetic disorder
Reflection:
Cystic Fibrosis is a very dangerous, life-threatening disorder that is inherited because of a mutation that is in both copies of the genes in cells. I learned that it is very serious even though it's rare for people to develop Cystic Fibrosis. I learned that there are many different disorders that can happen due to mutations in inheritance. Not everyone is as healthy as I thought they would be. There are many things that can occur when it comes to an offspring and there is no way that it can be prevented. It's funny how the world works and how the body works on its own.
N/A. "Cystic Fibrosis." Genetics Home Reference. U.S National Library of Medicine, 2 May 2007. Web. 6 May 2017.
I like the definition
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of treatments are there? Still, good analysis.
ReplyDeleteIs this disease only inherited or can it be caused by lifestyle choices also?
ReplyDeleteHow long can you live with Cystic Fibrosis?
ReplyDeleteGood information, but I would like to how the disease is inherited, and how long you can live with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat type of cures or treatments are for Cystic Fibrosis?
ReplyDeleteWill having cystic fibrosis affect the ability to inhale, exhale, or neither?
ReplyDeleteWhat age groups are most affected by cystic fibrosis or is it random?
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