Jared was born with a disorder that causes his respiratory and digestive tracts to become clogged with mucus. Jared suffers from
A) Klinefelter's syndrome.
B) Tay-Sachs disease.
C) cystic fibrosis.
D) Turner's syndrome.

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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the respiratory and digestive tracts. This can lead to a variety of health problems including lung infections, difficulty breathing, and poor nutrient absorption. Klinefelter's syndrome, Tay-Sachs disease, and Turner's syndrome are all genetic disorders but do not involve mucus buildup in the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Jared Was Born with a Disorder That Causes His Respiratory