The most abundant type of solute in the blood plasma is:
a. sodium
b. red blood cells
c. plasma proteins
d. potassium
c. plasma proteins
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How many essential amino acids are needed by adults?
A. 6 B. 4 C. 8 D. 2
Loss of fibrinogen within the plasma would most likely cause which of the following?
A) fever with pain B) loss of blood clotting C) edema (swelling) D) pallor (pale skin)
A lack of vitamin C in the diet results in which of the following?
A. A mutation in the gene for elastin B. A mutation in the gene for collagen C. Abnormally loose collagen fibers, loose joints, and stretchy skin D. Decreased production of the amino acids proline and lysine leading to weak collagen E. Atrophy of skeletal muscle tissue
Receptors for most lipid-soluble hormones are located
A. in the cytoplasm of their target cells. B. on the plasma membrane of their target cells. C. in the lysosomes of their target cells. D. on the nuclear membrane of their target cells. E. in the nucleus or cytoplasm of their target cells.