The Failure of Which Organ Affected by a Defective CFTR

question 61

Multiple Choice

The failure of which organ affected by a defective CFTR protein is likely to cause death in cystic fibrosis patients?​

• A) ​lungs
• B) ​intestines
• C) ​heart
• D) ​liver
• E) ​reproductive system

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