The enzyme in red blood cells that reversibly converts carbonic acid to bicarbonate ions and hydrogen ions is ___ .

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


Carbonic anhydrase

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The knee is an example of which type joint?

A. fibrous B. synarthroses C. synovial D. amphiarthroses

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Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram is a site of red blood cell production in adult bones?

a) A b) B c) E d) F e) G

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An efferent neuron carries impulses in the direction opposite that of:

a. a motor neuron b. a sensory neuron c. an afferent neuron d. both B and C above

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The epidermis exhibits variations among different body regions within a single individual, as well as differences between individuals.

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

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