The effects of CF 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseASEdexcel Created by: francesca_321Created on: 18-05-15 19:30 What does mucus block in the lungs? Bacteria causing infection 1 of 9 What else can mucus block in the lungs? Bronchioles 2 of 9 What does this do? Reduces the number of alveoli in contact with fresh air and reduces surface area for gas exchange 3 of 9 What can mucus block to do with digestion? The pancreatic duct 4 of 9 What does this do to digestive enzymes? They can not reach the small intestine and food is not digested properley 5 of 9 What can this lead to? tiredness and difficulty gaining weight 6 of 9 Enzymes trapped in the pancreas can cause what? fibrosed cysts and damage to insulin producing cells leading to diabetes 7 of 9 In women what can mucus block? THe cervix preventing entry of sperm 8 of 9 In men what happens to the sperm duct? It is either missing or blocked with mucus so sperm can't leave the testes 9 of 9
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