Match Each Term with the Appropriate Definition

question 28

Multiple Choice

Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​myoglobin

• A)specific,single atoms that perform particular functions in the body
• B)individual minerals required for the activity of certain proteins
• C)breakdown and buildup of bone tissue
• D)condition characterized by porous bones due to mineral loss
• E)iron-containing protein in red blood cells
• F)an inherited tendency to absorb too much iron
• G)disorder that results from a depletion of iron stores in the body
• H)in adults,typical blood pressure levels of 120/80 mm Hg through 139/89 mm Hg
• I)iron-containing protein in muscle cells
• J)condition that results when the content of hemoglobin in red blood cells is reduced due to a lack of iron
• K)high blood pressure of no known cause
• L)genetically influenced condition in which a person's blood pressure rises when high amounts of salt or sodium are consumed
• M)ratio of the amount of water outside cells to the amount inside cells
• N)high blood pressure
• O)rickets in adults

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Definitions:

Extracellular

Located or occurring outside of a cell or cells, often referring to the fluid, substances, or cellular components in the space outside cells.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually measured in beats per minute (bpm).

Hyperpolarized

The state of a cell membrane when its potential becomes more negative than its normal resting potential.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to "fight or flight" responses such as increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.