Asked by Shreya Singh on Jun 16, 2024
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Which gas, also carried by a hemoglobin, may help regulate blood pressure?
A) Carbon monoxide
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Nitric oxide
Nitric Oxide
A gaseous signaling molecule involved in various physiological and pathological processes, including vasodilation and neurotransmission.
Carbon Monoxide
A colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas produced by burning carbon-containing fuels, which can bind to hemoglobin in the blood, preventing it from carrying oxygen.
Blood Pressure
The pressure of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels, commonly measured in the arteries of the systemic circulatory system.
- Discern the assorted hemoglobin variants and their activities.
- Comprehend the regulatory mechanisms of blood components and their functions in maintaining homeostasis.
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Julio ChavezJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Nitric oxide, carried by hemoglobin, plays a role in the regulation of blood pressure by causing vasodilation, which helps to lower blood pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the assorted hemoglobin variants and their activities.
- Comprehend the regulatory mechanisms of blood components and their functions in maintaining homeostasis.