What causes a person with cystic fibrosis to experience an exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
a. Pancreatic ducts are obstructed with mucus.
b. Impaired blood supply to the pancreas causes ischemia.
c. A genetically impaired pancreas is unable to produce digestive enzymes.
d. The pancreas has a volvulus at the ampulla of Vater.
Answer: a. Pancreatic ducts are obstructed with mucus.
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