Which Is a Proposed Benefit of Hemoglobin's Ability to Bind

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which is a proposed benefit of hemoglobin's ability to bind and transport nitric oxide?

• A)It allows hemoglobin to resist the effects of small pH changes as a buffer molecule.
• B)By circulating into peripheral vessels,it will trigger vasodilation to improve local blood flow.
• C)As it circulates it promotes smooth muscle of arteries and arterioles to contract,to increase blood pressure as needed.
• D)It acts as an enzyme cofactor necessary to maintaining a "clean and smooth" endothelial lining within blood vessels.
• E)It provides a carrier upon which additional electrolytes can be transported to deficient tissues in the body.

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