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 production
C) Enzymes that degrade surfactant in the alveoli
D) A toxic amount of electrolytes from secretory glands
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