Cystic fibrosis doesn't cause malnutrition through a single mechanism — it hits the body twice. First, thick mucus blocks the pancreas from releasing digestive enzymes into the intestines. Second, a separate defect in the intestinal wall itself prevents nutrients from crossing into the bloodstream. Even if you replaced the enzymes, absorption would still be broken.
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