Two parents, without any family history of cystic fibrosis (CF), have a child with CF. A. What do you predict the genotypes of the parents to be? (CF is a recessive disorder.)   B. What is the chance that the next child of these two parents will also have CF?

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Stress

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure. Any event or action that makes a person annoyed, furious, or nervous can trigger it. Chemical changes in the body caused by stress can cause blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate to rise.