MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

RESPIRATORY

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what causes cystic fibrosis
A
mutation in the brain
B
mutation in the gene
C
both A and B
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Every person inherits two CFTR genes, one gene from each parent. Children who inherit a CFTR gene with a mutation from both parents will have cystic fibrosis. When a mutated CFTR gene is inherited from only one parent and a normal CFTR gene is inherited from the other, the person will be a cystic fibrosis carrier.

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