This disease can lead to a namesake type of diabetes because it can cause damage in the islets of Langerhans, which make insulin. It can be caused by several mutations but delta F508 is the most common one and leads to the la
This disease can lead to a namesake type of diabetes because it can cause damage in the islets of Langerhans, which make insulin. It can be caused by several mutations but delta F508 is the most common one and leads to the lack of a protein that mediates the opening of chloride channels, causing water to be drawn from the cell. It is often diagnosed with a sweat test, and then treatment includes regular percussing the chest to dislodge mucus. For ten points, name this autosomal recessive disease that causes the buildup of mucus in the lungs.
This disease can lead to a namesake type of diabetes because it can cause damage in the islets of Langerhans, which make insulin.