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Questions and Answers
Which enzyme catalyzes the degradation of elastin?
Which enzyme catalyzes the degradation of elastin?
- Neutrophil elastase (correct)
- Protease
- Collagenase
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin
What can neutrophil elastase destroy in the lung?
What can neutrophil elastase destroy in the lung?
- Alveolar walls (correct)
- Blood vessels
- Nerve cells
- Bronchial tubes
Which protein can counteract the destructive effects of neutrophil elastase?
Which protein can counteract the destructive effects of neutrophil elastase?
- Fibronectin
- Collagen
- Alpha-1 antitrypsin (correct)
- Elastin
