An individual with advanced cystic fibrosis experiences recurring lung infections that damage the pancreas. Which effect dominates their digestive system due to enzyme insufficiency?

💡 Explanation

Cystic fibrosis leads to pancreatic damage, impairing the secretion of lipase, which is essential for fat digestion. Because fat absorption relies heavily on lipase-mediated breakdown and micelle formation, enzyme insufficiency causes impaired fat absorption. Therefore, the answer is D, rather than A, B, or C, which involve different digestive processes or locations.

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