ATP Production from Fatty Acids in the Mitochondrion Requires

question 6

Multiple Choice

ATP production from fatty acids in the mitochondrion requires:

• A) caffeine.
• B) lactate.
• C) carbon dioxide.
• D) pyruvate.
• E) oxygen.

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Definitions:

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to falling levels of oxygen in the tissues.

Hormone

Biological molecules produced by glands that regulate bodily functions by carrying messages through the bloodstream to organs and tissues.

Renal Calculi

Medical term for kidney stones, which are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.

Tubules

Small tube-like structures in the body or in various organisms, often part of a larger system such as the urinary or vascular system.