Oxygen binds to which of the following components of hemoglobin?

A. Beta chain
B. Iron
C. Alpha chain
D. Copper


Ans: B. Iron

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Parathyroid hormone functions to increase calcium ion levels in blood.  If its secretion is regulated through negative feedback, under which conditions would this hormone normally be released?

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