Examples of carboxylic acids The name counts the total number of carbon atoms in the longest chain-including the one in the-COOH group. If you have side groups attached to the chain, notice that you always count from the carbon atom in the-COOH group as being number 1.
The most common inherited diseases are von Willebrand disease (primary hemostasis), which is the most common inherited disorder of hemostasis, and hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency, secondary hemostasis). Inherited disorders of the blood vessel wall, platelet number, platelet function, and inhibitors are quite rare.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is among of the most common inherited diseases in Caucasians and is caused by the lack of a protein that controls the balance of chloride in the body. The effect of this is breathing difficulties and recurrent lung infections. It also involves problems in digestion and in reproduction.