Cholera toxin irreversibly stimulates the cAMP-dependent pump in intestinal cells resulting in: (A) Cl- rich watery diarrhea, (B) K+ rich watery diarrhea, (C) Na+ rich watery diarrhea, (D) Ca+ rich watery diarrhea
Answer is A. Cholera toxin irreversibly stimulates the cAMP-dependent Cl- pump in intestinal cells resulting in massive Cl- rich watery diarrhea. Death is caused by extreme dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.