List any five nutrients important for blood cell synthesis and briefly explain the role of each.
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Table 16.3 in the chapter lists B12, folic acid, and iron and a brief explanation of each one's role. The student savvy
in metabolism will also note the need for the amino acids for the protein chain synthesis, and energy nutrients in
order to supply adequate ATP for these synthetic reactions to occur, as well as the vitamins necessary for the TCA
cycle and other aspects of metabolism, including niacin, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid.
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Identify and describe the function of each of the components of a spinal reflex arc
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Intracellular fluids have high concentrations of
A) potassium and phosphate ions. B) sodium and phosphate ions. C) chloride and potassium ions. D) sodium and chloride ions.
Since each myofibril is attached at either end of the muscle fiber, when sarcomeres shorten, the muscle fiber
A) lengthens. B) shortens. C) strengthens. D) weakens. E) pulls from the middle.
Histological examination of a tissue shows several layers of keratinized flattened cells. This sample most likely came from ________.
A. the lining of the oral cavity B. the lining of the digestive tract C. the lining of the urinary bladder D. the epidermis of the skin