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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