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Cystic Fibrosis. Casey Kriak Joe Scalora Seyi Akinsola. January 27, 2010 Period 9-10. Summary of Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a recessive trait; meaning it requires to lower case letters You can be a carrier without having the disease; this means that your kids can have it
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Cystic Fibrosis Casey Kriak Joe Scalora SeyiAkinsola January 27, 2010 Period 9-10
Summary of Cystic Fibrosis • Cystic fibrosis is a recessive trait; meaning it requires to lower case letters • You can be a carrier without having the disease; this means that your kids can have it • Symptoms: coughing or wheezing, respiratory sickness, weight-loss, greasy stool, and salty tasting skin • Cystic fibrosis causes 2 to 5 times more salt in your sweat