BIOL 1010 ‐ Biotechnology and Society Assignment #2 Genetic Disease Briefing Cystic Fibrosis Name: Zeina Hassan Date: Monday, November 11th, 2013 Cystic fibrosis, also known as CF, is a disease that causes the body to produce thick and sticky mucus in various parts of the body, resulting in problems in two of the major areas in the body: the lungs and the digestive system (KidsHealth, 2013). Mucus is a slimy substance that is secreted by the mucus membranes of the body. It has several functions in the body such as, lubricating the digestive, respiratory and reproductive systems. It helps keeps the bodily tissues moist and prevent tissues from getting infected or from drying out (KidsHealth,
Fistulas are abnormal connections between different parts of the intestine or another organ. The development of internal fistulas, may allow food to bypass areas of the bowel where absorption occurs. External fistulas can lead to drainage of bowel contents to the skin. Some fistulas may become infected and form abscesses, a life-threatening
What functions will be compromised if the ulcer eats through the submucosa and then the muscularis? Absorption would not happen correctly some of the ingested and secreted may seep out of the lumen. This also could create a pathway of entry for pathogens if the ulcer ate through to the muscularis mucosa and also lose some control of defecation. (Jenkins & Tortora pg. 825,826) B.
If the urea is broken down by H. pylori in the biopsy, there is a change in color around the biopsy on the slide. This means that there is an infection with H. pylori in the stomach. Biopsies also may be cultured in the bacteriology laboratory for the presence of H. pylori; however, this is done infrequently since other simpler tests are available. A recently-developed test for H. pylori is a test in which the presence of the bacterium can be diagnosed with a sample of stool. The test uses an antibody to H. pylori to determine if H. pylori is present in the stool.
tract? Which cells are direct participants in formation, and how do they contribute to lesions in the G.I. tract wall? c. Zach’s stomach contributes to the formation of ulcers by the acids needed to breakdown food when they are excessive. Parietal cells (secrete HCI) and gastric glands (acetylcholine) are directly related to the formation of ulcers.
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You will find little lymphatic routs in your neck; armpits, abdomen, and groin, where you will find them swell in the event of being sick (Patlak 20). (Fig. 1) The lymphatic system not only has to do with lymph nodes, it also has to do with mucous membranes in your respiratory, digestive track, and skin. Lymphocytes also flow through the blood making the cancer also a blood type. NHL can be classed in three different categories.
What is Lupus? Bios-260 What is lupus you ask? Well, Systemic lupus erthematosus, also known as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune system disease that can affect pretty much any organ of the body. Lupus affects the body’s immune system by pretty much confusing it. The Immune system normally functions to protect against foreign invaders by sending out certain cells that attack and destroy the ailment affecting your body, like an infection or a cold.
The most popular theory is that the body’s immune system reacts abnormally in people with Crohn’s disease, mistaking bacteria, foods, and other substances for being foreign (www.gicare.com). The immune system’s response is to attack the invaders. During this process, white blood cells accumulate in the lining of the intestines, producing chronic inflammation, which leads to ulcerations and bowel injury. Scientists do not know if the abnormality in the functioning of the immune system in people with Crohn’s disease is cause, or a result, of the disease (www.gicare.com). Researches have shown that the inflammation seen in the GI tract of people with Crohn’s disease involves several factors such as genes the patient has inherited, immune system and environmental factors
\ Research for Cystic Fibrosis (In Lungs) What is Cystic Fibrosis? * Cystic Fibrosis is a disease passed on through genes from a parent to a child. In patients with cystic fibrosis, the glands which aid in the production of mucus and swear malfunction, allowing mucus to become very thick and sticky. This affect the lungs because as the mucus in our lungs accumulates, our airways to the lungs can be blocked, making it hard to breathe. Also, bacteria can grow in mucus making the lungs susceptible to other diseases.