Which of the following prevents an erythrocyte from using the oxygen it carries?

A) the lack of a nucleus
B) the lack of mitochondria
C) a biconcave shape
D) the presence of hemoglobin
E) None of the answers are correct.


B) the lack of mitochondria

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A. Luteinizing hormone (LH); estrogen B. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); androgen-binding protein (ABP) C. Luteinizing hormone (LH); androgen-binding protein (ABP) D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); LH E. Luteinizing hormone (LH); testosterone

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A. Fibularis brevis B. Extensor hallicus longus C. Tibialis anterior D. Extensor digitorum longus E. Soleus

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