Harry suffers from cystic fibrosis and has severe breathing difficulties. His problems result from
A) inability of the respiratory defense mechanism to transport mucus.
B) uncontrollable laryngospasms.
C) production of thick secretions that are difficult to transport.
D) both the inability of the respiratory defense mechanism to transport mucus and the production of thick secretions that are difficult to transport.
E) All of the answers are correct.
Answer: D
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