Inherited disorders: cystic fibrosis

• CYSTIC FIBROSIS:

  • Genetic disorder that affects the lungs and reproductive system
  • disorder of the cell membrane
  • mucus is made by the cells and becomes very thick which prevents organs from working properly
  • pancreas cannot produce enzymes properly
  • infertile
  • can be treated with antibiotics and physiotherapy
• CAUSES OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS

  • recessive allele
  • Must be inherited from both parents
  • usually both parents do not have the disorder