Most of the O₂ Carried in the Blood Is Dissolved

question 83

True/False

Most of the O₂ carried in the blood is dissolved in plasma.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through hormone secretion.

Neuroendocrine Cells

Neurons that produce neurohormones.

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

Interstitial Fluid

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste from cells.