B13.9 - Inherited Diseases

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  • Created on: 22-10-17 14:28
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
genetic disorder of the cell membranes
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What does it do to your air passages and pancreas?
produces alot of thick sticky mucus, blocking them
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What type of allele is the CF allele?
Recessive
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What are people who have the CF allele called?
Carriers
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What is the treatment?
Incurable but physiotherapy and antibiotics
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What is Polydactyly?
genetic disorder where a baby is born with extra fingers/toes
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What type of allele is the Polydactyly allele?
Dominant
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What is the treatment?
Surgery
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