Cystic Fibrosis

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

• A cool thing Anna and I invented

• A random spawn of mucus

• When you sneeze too hard and your nose claps

• A genetic disease that affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What do people with Cystic Fibrosis have to do when they meet someone with the same disease?

• 2 feet apart

• 12 feet apart

• 6 feet apart

• 7 feet apart

What causes cystic fibrosis?

• Karma

• Bad luck

• Your genes

• Your jeans

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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What chromosomes is affected by cystic fibrosis?

• 7 Chromosome

• 69 Chromosomes

• 27 Chromosomes

• The first one

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

How is CF inherited?

• When you have fun at a party

• When u want to go outside in the freezing rain

• When you dress too fancy

• When both your parents are carriers or have CF.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What are the statistics of people affected by CF?

• 1 in 30 Americans

• 4 in 20 Americans

• 16 in 40 Americans

• 1 in 3 Americans

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Are there prenatal tests for CF?

• Yes

• No

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What are the symptoms?

• Frequent lung infections

• Uncontrollable bowl movement

• Water leaking

What population is affected the most?

• African-Americans

• Asian people

• Latin people

• White people

What kind of medical assistance is needed for CF?

• Testing blood

• Getting insulin

• Antibiotics

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