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Why do people with cystic fibrosis release enzymes to their small intestine?
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Deficient enzymes: Pancreas in everyone makes enzymes that body uses to break down food. In person with CF, pancreatic ducts get blocked. This makes it harder for these enzymes to enter the small intestines. Decreased pancreatic secretions limit breakdown of fats, which cannot be absorbed by the small intestine because they are too large. Small intestine unable to neutralize acidic contents delivered from stomach.
Answered 10/6/2016
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