EBK BIOLOGY
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Author: Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 2AAATB
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To determine:
The relationship between the lung infection and poor digestion is cystic fibrosis.
Introduction:
Cystic fibrosis is a common inherited disease in America. It becomes very serious over time. Cystic fibrosis mainly affects the lungs and digestive systems and cause problems in breathing and digestion and absorption of the food. This disease is chronic and is not curable till date.
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