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Biochemistry
Graduate
01/17/2014

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Term
gene defect in CF
Definition
CFTR
Term
ion channel in CF
Definition
cl channel -> secretion of thick mucus that plugs lungs, pancreas and liver
Term
symptoms of CF
Definition
reucrrent pulmonary infections, chronic bronchitis, bronnchiectasis, pancreatic insufficiency, nasyl polyps and meconium ileus
Term
pancratic insufficiency
Definition
diarrhea, steatorrhea, fat soluble vitamin (ADEK) deficiencies
Term
dx CF
Definition
cl in sweat teast
Term
CF tx
Definition
N-acetylcystein to loosen mucous plugs
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child on FQ
Definition
only in CF
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