What Abnormalities Lead to the Mucus Plugging Seen in Children

question 13

Multiple Choice

What abnormalities lead to the mucus plugging seen in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) ?

• A)Excess mucus plugs the gut and keeps it from absorbing water effectively.
• B)A weak inflammatory response allows bacterial to colonize the mucus.
• C)Defective chloride secretion and excess sodium absorption thicken the mucus.
• D)Pulmonary vascular remodeling occurs that leads to chronic hypoxia.

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