Which aspect of the pathophysiology of CF is responsible for failure to thrive in patients with CF?

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Failure to thrive is a common finding in children with CF because of malabsorption related to pancreatic insufficiency, as well as increased caloric expenditure, and chronic infection. The endocrine pancreas becomes fibrotic reducing insulin secretion and islet cells. Biliary cirrhosis, Cor pulmonale, and Meconium ileus are not responsible for failure to thrive in patients with CF.

Which Aspect of the Pathophysiology of CF Is Responsible for Failure