crista Forum Guru
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| | 03/23/04 - 11:42 PM  
 
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Mutation in cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CTFR) protein alter which of the following ion transport mechanism? a. Ca++-activated Cl- secretion b. Ca++-activated Cl- uptake c. cAMP-stimulated Na+ secretion d. cAMP-stimulated Na+ uptake
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| bobby Forum Guru
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| | 03/24/04 - 12:19 AM  
 
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a :roll:
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| usmleasr Forum Guru
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| | 03/24/04 - 05:31 AM  
 
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yes i agree with bobby.....it is secretion of cl- that is imapired
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| anne Forum Elite
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| | 03/24/04 - 09:23 AM  
 
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isnt it Cl- uptake thats defective,bec the secretions have increased Cl- levels.
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| asmi Forum Hero
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| | 03/24/04 - 10:24 AM  
 
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agree with A also they say abnormal expression of chloride channel as well as misregulation of sodium channel .. Good Q crista :idea:
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