Which of the Following Medications Compensates for the Deficiency That

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medications compensates for the deficiency that occurs as a result of cystic fibrosis?

• A)Salt tablets
• B)Pancreatic enzymes
• C)Insulin
• D)Antibiotics

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Definitions:

Chemical Signal Molecules

Substances released by cells that transmit messages to other parts of the body to initiate, amplify, or inhibit biological processes.

Enzymes

Biological molecules that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in living organisms, crucial for metabolic processes.

Ligands

Molecules that bind to other (usually larger) molecules, often to a protein or receptor, causing a response or interaction.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on a cell surface or within a cell that are designed to bind with particular substances like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs.