The bulk of carbon dioxide is carried chemically combined with the amino acids of hemoglobin as carbaminohemoglobin in the RBCs.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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A) desmosome B) macula adherens C) gap junction D) fascia adherens E) CAM

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Which of the following fish bear live young?

a. mollies c. gouramis b. goldfish d. catfish

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The salivary glands are a good example of a(n) ________ exocrine gland.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The first event in expiration is

A) inter-alveolar pressure increases. B) elastic tissues of the lungs, thoracic cage, and abdominal organs recoil. C) the diaphragm and external intercostal respiratory muscles relax. D) air is squeezed out of the lungs.

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