The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen is greater than the affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


FALSE

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Which of the following statements is most correct regarding the intracellular chemical signals known as "second messengers"?

A) Second messengers usually inactivate protein kinase enzymes. B) Second messengers usually act to remove nitric oxide (NO) from the cell. C) Cyclic AMP and calcium may be second messengers. D) Second messengers act through receptors called K-proteins.

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Blood from the lower limbs, the pelvis, and the lower abdomen is delivered to the __________.

a. hepatic portal system b. common saphenous veins c. hepatic veins d. external iliac veins

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Which of the following is composed of distal convoluted tubule cells that contact the afferent arteriole?

A. Podocytes B. Mesangial cells C. Macula densa D. Juxtaglomerular cells E. Juxtamedullary cells

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Another name for internal respiration is cellular respiration.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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