A few gases are known to act as signal molecules, including ________, ________, and ________.

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


nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide

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An important function of coenzymes is to act as carriers to transport hydrogen atoms.

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

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White blood cells may become macrophages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Describe the events that occur at a skeletal neuromuscular junction. Include the following in your answer : action potential (on axon and muscle fiber), end-plate potential, terminal button, ACh, Ca+2 channels, motor end plate, depolarization, and Na+ channels

What will be an ideal response?

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The active transport of solutes out of the blood and into the tubular fluid is called

A. tubular secretion. B. diffusion. C. filtration. D. fenestration. E. tubular reabsorption.

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