A person with cystic fibrosis has an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency because:
A)the pancreatic ducts are obstructed with mucus.
B)of the impaired blood supply to the pancreas causing ischemia.
C)genetically the pancreas is unable to produce digestive enzymes.
D)the pancreas has a volvulus at the ampulla of Vater.

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Approximately 85% of individuals have pancreatic insufficiency. Obstruction of the pancreatic ducts with thick mucus blocks the flow of pancreatic enzymes and causes degenerative and fibrotic changes in the pancreas.

A Person with Cystic Fibrosis Has an Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency