EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 5, Problem 6RE

A.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The cause of Cystic fibrosis due to mutation in a single gene.

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that mainly affects the lungs causing infections and the ability to breathe. The infection further affects the digestive systems along with other parts of the body.

B.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The inheritance of the disorder using the figure.

Introduction: Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a mutation of a single gene called CFTR. The mutation in the gene causes respiratory failure, poor digestion, lung infections, and many more. The symptom of the disease depends on the severity of the disease and may lead to atypical symptoms such as pancreatitis, pneumonia, and many more.

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