Many Diseases Are the Result of a Problem with Cell

question 78

Multiple Choice

Many diseases are the result of a problem with cell signaling. Which of the following diseases BEST exemplifies this fact?

• A)cystic fibrosis, which is caused by a mutation in a channel protein, resulting in a buildup of mucus
• B)congestive heart failure, which is caused by chronic high blood pressure due to excessive sodium intake
• C)a specific type of cancer, which is caused by a truncated receptor that becomes stuck in the activated for.
• D)familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol in the blood), which is caused by a decrease in the number of receptors for cholesterol.

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Definitions:

Required Emotions

Emotions that employees are expected to display as a part of their job role, often seen in service-oriented professions.

True Emotions

Genuine feelings experienced by an individual, as opposed to emotions that are displayed for strategic or social reasons.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions and to recognize, understand, and influence the emotions of others.

Emotional Intelligence

The capacity to identify, comprehend, and control our personal feelings, as well as to identify, comprehend, and affect the feelings of other people.