Question

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited respiratory disorder in which the mucociliary escalator no longer functions because of the presence of excessively dense and viscous mucus. Which of the following components of the respiratory system are affected by cystic fibrosis?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited illness which impacts the lungs and digestive tract. The body makes dense and oily mucus that can block the pancreas , jam up the lungs. Cystic fibrosis (CF) can be lifetime-threatening and individuals with the disease appear to have a life expectancy that is smaller than normal.

The components of  respiratory system are affected by cystic fibrosis are

oblet cells

cilia

lungs