Which of the following would cause relaxation of precapillary sphincters?

A) sympathetic activity
B) vasopressin
C) carbon dioxide
D) epinephrine
E) parasympathetic activity


Answer: C) carbon dioxide

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A restriction enzyme is most comparable to a ___________

A. screwdriver D. fork B. hammer E. ruler C. pair of scissors

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