A patient whose stool exhibits increased fats,undigested muscle fibers,and the inability to digest gelatin may have:
A) Lactose intolerance
B) Cystic fibrosis
C) A duodenal ulcer
D) A bacterial dysentery

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The symptoms described are consistent with malabsorption, which is a common problem for individuals with cystic fibrosis. This condition affects the pancreas, which produces enzymes necessary for digesting fats and proteins. The inability to digest gelatin further confirms this as it is a protein-based food. Lactose intolerance and bacterial dysentery are not typically associated with these specific symptoms, and while a duodenal ulcer may cause malabsorption in some cases, it is less likely to involve the specific features described.

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