Question

PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY!! What is happening in the cell of someone with cystic fibrosis? Enter you answer in the box below.

Answer 1

People with crystic fibrosis have thick and sticky mucus that traps bacteria. This causes lots of lung infections and often permanet lung damage. Mucus can interfere with how the pancreas works. This can make it hard for a child to absorb nutrients from food. You may notice that they have salty skin cystic fibrosis can cause a person to become easily dehydrated or to have very low salt levels. Also almost all men who have this are unable to father a child. Women who have it may have difficulty getting pregnant. People who have this may have weaker bones than other people. This is because their bones contain lower levels of minerals. Weakened bones can lead to fractures, osteopenia, or osteoporosis. Cystic fibrosis can also cause swollen or painful joints.

Answer 2

Although Cystic fibrosis generally follows certain patterns each person's symptoms depend on what is happening with his or her mucus-producing cells. these kinds of cells are found throughout the body in may different organs and systems, including the: Lungs and respiratory system. Hope this helps! ;D