Which of the Following Events Is Specific to a Salt-Sensitive

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events is specific to a salt-sensitive individual?

• A)Blood pressure increases as salt intake rises
• B)Immune system is activated when salt intake increases
• C)Muscle cramps occur when body sodium becomes depleted
• D)Thirst response is activated upon consumption of a sodium-rich food

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Definitions:

Nuclear Receptor Model

A framework for understanding how certain receptor proteins within cell nuclei mediate the effects of lipophilic hormones, vitamins, and other ligands.

Receptor Molecule

A protein on the surface of a cell that binds to specific molecules, triggering a response in the cell.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Nuclear Receptor Model

A conceptual framework explaining how specific receptors within cell nuclei regulate gene expression in response to hormones and other molecules.