Why Does a Person with Cystic Fibrosis Have an Exocrine

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why does a person with cystic fibrosis have an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?

• A) Because the pancreatic ducts are obstructed with mucus
• B) Because of the impaired blood supply to the pancreas causing ischemia
• C) Because genetically the pancreas is unable to produce digestive enzymes
• D) Because the pancreas has a volvulus at the ampulla of Vater

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