Why do people with cystic fibrosis have fat in their stools?
A) Because their bile ducts are obstructed with mucus that prohibits the release of bile
B) Because they cannot metabolize fat-soluble vitamins
C) Because they have a deficiency of pancreatic lipase
D) Because of fat malabsorption in the jejunum

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People with cystic fibrosis often have a deficiency of pancreatic lipase due to thick mucus blocking the pancreatic ducts, leading to fat malabsorption and resulting in fat in their stools.

Why Do People with Cystic Fibrosis Have Fat in Their