A 7 month old presents with cystic fibrosis (CF) accompanied by failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools.Sweat testing confirms the diagnosis.Which of the following is characteristic of CF?
A) Autoantibodies that target the lungs and pancreas
B) Thick mucous sputum
C) Enzymes that degrade surfactant in the alveoli
D) A toxic amount of electrolytes from secretory glands

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Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the production of thick, sticky mucus, particularly in the lungs and digestive system, due to mutations in the CFTR gene affecting chloride ion transport.

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