A college student decides to enter the Peace Corps following graduation and is assigned to teach English in sub-Saharan Africa where the ambient temperature averages 100? F
During the first few weeks of his stay, he notes copious sweating and mild constipation. His gastrointestinal symptoms are most likely due in part to upregulated expression of which of the following transport proteins?
A. CFTR
B. NBC1
C. ABST
D. NKCC1
E. ENaC
ANS: E
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