Cystic Fibrosis Is a Genetic Disease in Humans in Which

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Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease in humans in which the CFTR protein, which functions as a chloride ion channel, is missing or nonfunctional in cell membranes.
-If the sodium ion concentration outside the cell increases, and the CFTR channel is open, in what direction will chloride ions and water move across the cell membrane?

• A) Chloride ions will move out of the cell, and water will move into the cell.
• B) Both chloride ions and water will move out of the cell.
• C) Chloride ions will move into the cell, and water will move out of the cell.
• D) Both chloride ions and water will move into the cell.
• E) The movement of chloride ions and water molecules will not be affected by changes in sodium ion concentration outside the cell.

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Definitions:

Gustatory Receptors

Sensory receptors located on the tongue that detect taste.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells located in the nasal cavity that are responsible for detecting odors and sending information to the brain for processing.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptor cells that respond to chemical stimuli, involved in senses like taste and smell and the regulation of breathing.

Cutaneous Receptor

Sensory receptors found in the skin that respond to various stimuli such as touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.