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What is the role of CFTR protein in epithelial physiology?
What is the role of CFTR protein in epithelial physiology?
- Regulating blood sugar levels
- Producing red blood cells
- Regulating muscle contraction
- Maintaining epithelial surface hydration (correct)
How many amino acids make up the CFTR protein?
How many amino acids make up the CFTR protein?
- 2,480
- 480
- 1,480 (correct)
- 148
What is the consequence of mutations in the CFTR gene?
What is the consequence of mutations in the CFTR gene?
- Enhanced cell hydration
- Thinning of secretions (correct)
- Normal luminal pH
- Increased chloride flow
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
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What happens to secretions when CFTR protein is not functional?
What happens to secretions when CFTR protein is not functional?
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Which ion flow is disrupted due to mutations in the CFTR gene?
Which ion flow is disrupted due to mutations in the CFTR gene?
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What does CFTR protein regulate in epithelial physiology?
What does CFTR protein regulate in epithelial physiology?
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What is a direct consequence of the CFTR protein forming a stable 3-D shape?
What is a direct consequence of the CFTR protein forming a stable 3-D shape?
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In what bodily fluids is the production affected when the CFTR protein is not functional?
In what bodily fluids is the production affected when the CFTR protein is not functional?
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What specific aspect of sweat do people with cystic fibrosis exhibit abnormally?
What specific aspect of sweat do people with cystic fibrosis exhibit abnormally?
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