Question

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that results from a malfunctioning chloride transport protein. This causes the accumulation of a thick mucous in the lungs and around the pancreas. Why might an individual with cystic fibrosis have malabsorption and nutrient deficiencies

Answer 1

Answer:

In cystic fibrosis, there is an alteration in the chlorine channels of all cells, so all kinds of body secretions are affected.

Body fluids thicken at the intestinal level, forming a mucus that blocks the ducts that carry digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the intestine.

These enzymes are responsible for generating nutrients or proteins, vitamins and even fats are absorbed.

Explanation:

This intestinal factor results in malnutrition, growth impairment, hypovitaminosis, decay, anemia, capillary fragility, decline and fatigue.