What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder (passed down through families) that affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, and intestine. It involves abnormal transport of chloride and sodium across the cell membrane, which causes a thick mucus to build up.
In this khanacademymedicine video, learn more about the basics of cystic fibrosis.
Learn more about how to live with cystic fibrosis.
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