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Enzyme Function in Cystic Fibrosis by ali7167 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Cystic fibrosis patients have difficulty maintaining body mass and absorbing nutrients due to pancreatic enzymes not being properly released into the small intestine. Pancreatic enzymes help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids ingested in food. People with cystic fibrosis have blocked pancreatic ducts due to thick mucus, resulting in a lower concentration of enzymes reaching the small intestine and reducing the rate of digestion. As a result, nutrients cannot be properly absorbed, energy is lost,
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