Cystic Fibrosis (CF) causes the ciliated epithelium of the respiratory system to become clogged with mucus. What would you expect to see in an arterial blood gas analysis of a patient with CF? respiratory alkalosis respiratory acidosis metabolic alkalosis metabolic acidosis
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CF causes the ciliated epithelium of the respiratory system to become clogged with mucus, which impairs the normal function of the cilia in clearing mucus and pathogens from the airways. This leads to chronic infections and inflammation, which can further damage Show more…
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Cystic fibrosis causes, among other things, excess mucus to be formed in the lungs. The mucus is very dry and caked, unlike the moist, more-fluid mucus of normal lungs. What effect do you think that has on the lung's defenses?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a defective gene which results in the production of abnormally thick and sticky mucus. This mucus builds up in the passages of the lungs and pancreas, affecting breathing and digestion. The collection of sticky mucus can also cause problems in the sweat glands and the reproductive system of men. The disease may lead to life-threatening lung infections and serious digestion problems. It is estimated that 1 in 29 Americans of European descent carry the CF allele. People who have CF often die in their 30s. Figure 11.5: Pedigree chart for cystic fibrosis:
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