What is a consequence of long term exposure to carbon monoxide from environmental tobacco smoke for infants and children


Answer: asthma

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Predict which organism would be in the best position to be able to undergo gluconeogenesis.

A. an organism with an elevated glucose level B. an organism with an elevated insulin level C. an organism with an elevated triglyceride level D. an organism with an elevated leptin level

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Most fluid that enters the digestive system is absorbed through the ____

a. stomach b. pancreas c. small intestine d. lymph vascular system e. large intestine

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In the reaction catalyzed by aconitase, the conversion of citrate to isocitrate is inhibited by fluoroacetate. Fluoroacetate is used as a pesticide. Why is this an effective pesticide?

A. It inhibits the electron transport chain B. It inhibits pyruvate oxidation C. It inhibits ATP synthase D. It inhibits the Citric acid cycle E. It inhibits glycolysis

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Lead is known to undergo biomagnification and accumulate in bones. What do you predict will happen to lead taken up by a tiger after it dies in the wild?

A. The lead will reenter the food web via detritivores and decomposers. B. The lead will be broken down to a non-toxic form. C. The lead will reenter the food web via evaporation and precipitation. D. The lead will be eliminated from the food web because no species prey upon the tiger.

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