In the Lungs of Cystic Fibrosis Patients, ____.​

Multiple Choice

In the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients, ____.​

A) ​chloride ions are stuck inside epithelial cells
B) ​water is excessively abundant on epithelial surfaces
C) ​epithelial surfaces are coated with slippery mucus
D) ​excess water and chloride ions are pumped out of epithelial cells
E) ​chloride ions are not transported out of epithelial cells, and epithelial surfaces are dry