Cystic fibrosis

Test your knowledge on cystic fibrosis.

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  • Created on: 05-05-12 10:30
How does cystic fibrosis affect the digestive system?
Thick, sticky mucus clogs up the villi and reduces the rate of absorption.
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The most common mutation of the CF gene is...
DF508
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The gene that codes for the CFTR protein is found on chromosome...
7
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Men with cystic fibrosis are often infertile. Sperm cannot get from the testis into the semen due to a lack of the
vas deferens
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When the CFTR protein malfunctions, which two ions remain in the sweat, making it very salty?
Sodium and chloride
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The most common mutation of the CF gene is...

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DF508

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The gene that codes for the CFTR protein is found on chromosome...

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Card 4

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Men with cystic fibrosis are often infertile. Sperm cannot get from the testis into the semen due to a lack of the

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Card 5

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When the CFTR protein malfunctions, which two ions remain in the sweat, making it very salty?

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Sajb

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Found the test challanging.

Kayla

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100% :)

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