CYSTIC FIBROSIS
- Created by: Lauren M O'Shea
- Created on: 02-05-14 12:14
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- CYSTIC FIBROSIS
- DIABETES
- Damage to pancreatic cells means lack of insulin production - causing diabetes
- DIGESTION
- - Pancreatic ducts are blocked with mucus - cannot release digestive enzymes
- Partially and undigestive food means loss of energy and nutrients in the faeces
- TREATMENTS
- Gene Therapy
- Digestive Enzyme Supplement
- Physiotherpay
- Medication
- Diet
- REPRODUCTION
- Mucus develops in the cervix stopping the sperm from reaching the egg
- Sperm ducts are blocked resulting in less sperm leaving the testes
- LUNGS
- Sticky layer of mucus in airways
- cilia cannot move the mucus effectively
- high risk of lung infections
- less efficient gas exchange - cannot deliver enough oxygen
- CFTR
- Regulates movement of chloride ions in and out of the cell
- human chromosome 7
- deletion of phenylalanine (508th position)
- DIABETES
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