Multiple Choice
The basic pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis is centered on a/an:
A) defect of the exocrine glands.
B) impaired function of the endocrine glands.
C) chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs.
D) abnormal immune response in the lungs and other organs.
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