Cystic fibrosis is best categorized as:

1. An autosomal recessive disease with deletion of Chromosome 17 that affects the lungs and finances of the parents.
2. An autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands marked by increased mucus and sodium chloride production and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.
3. An autosomal recessive disorder that affects the respiratory, cardiac, and digestive systems.
4. An autosomal recessive disorder that is marked by the increased mucus destruction and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.


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1. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands and is not seen on chromosome 17.
2. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of exocrine glands marked by increased mucus and sodium chloride production and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.
3. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that impacts the respiratory and GI tract, not the heart.
4. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands marked by increased mucus and sodium chloride production and decreased pancreatic enzyme production.

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