Describe the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF)
CF is caused by an abnormal mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR) found on chromosome 7 . There are over 1,800 possible mutations of the CFTR gene.
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The most common complication of diverticulosis is _____
a. irritable bowel syndrome b. weight gain c. fistula development d. Crohn's disease e. diverticulitis
Among the cells' most basic needs are _____ and the oxygen with which to burn it
a. water b. essential nutrients c. building blocks d. hydrogen e. energy
Describe the process of each of the four types of bariatric surgery, and list an advantage and a disadvantage of each.
What will be an ideal response?
About what percentage of people with hypertension are overweight or obese?
a. 50 b. 60 c. 70 d. 80 e. 85