How would a tense configuration of hemoglobin impact the transport of oxygen? Explain your answer

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Tense configuration is produced by the presence of 2, 3-DPG. The presence of 2, 3-DPG creates deoxygenated hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) and decreases hemoglobin affinity for oxygen.

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________ is the normal response to injury when tissues are damaged and substances such as histamine, prostaglandins, and serotonins are released

A) Pain B) Edema C) Inflammation D) Nausea

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Aspirin-induced bleeding and Willebrand disease (VWD), type 1, are detected reliably by:

a. Bleeding time b. Point-of-care testing (POCT) c. PFA 100 Platelet Function Analyzer d. Nephelometry

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

1. The U.S. Postal Service abbreviation for Illinois is ILL.  2. A bulleted list has a small, solid circle before each item.  3. A writer may use more than one punctuation style throughout a letter.  4. Proofreading means checking a document for errors.  5. To soften the impact of negative news, use the passive voice. 

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"Director, Medical Research" is an example of a

A) signature line. B) title line. C) salutation. D) reference.

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