Excessive Production of Thick Mucus That Clogs the Pancreas and Lungs

question 53

Multiple Choice

Excessive production of thick mucus that clogs the pancreas and lungs is a central feature of which genetic abnormality?

• A) Huntington's disease
• B) Cystic fibrosis
• C) Sickle cell
• D) Tay-Sach's disease

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