What is the most important means by which capillary exchange occurs?

A. exocytosis
B. diffusion
C. ATP powered pumps
D. facilitated diffusion


B

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Considering the following analogy, determine which component represents ATP's role in the cells of the body.  As the river flows past the old mill, it turns the water wheel, which in turns powers the movement of the millstone that grinds the wheat.

A. Water wheel B. Wheat C. River D. Millstone

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The opposite process of glycogenesis is ________.

A. gluconeogenesis B. glyconeogenesis C. glycogenolysis D. glycolysis

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Paul is getting ready to blow up a pool float because he can't find the air pump. He takes a big breath in after exhaling normally. The air he takes in is the ________.

A. vital capacity B. inspiratory capacity C. inspiratory reserve volume D. tidal volume

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