Reduction of Oxygen-Carrying Capacity Is a Condition Referred to as

question 22

Multiple Choice

Reduction of oxygen-carrying capacity is a condition referred to as

• A) leukemia
• B) polycythemia
• C) blood doping
• D) anemia

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Definitions:

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A type of active transport mechanism that moves sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, essential for maintaining cell potential and volume.

Resting Potential

The voltage difference across the neuron's plasma membrane when it is not transmitting a signal, providing the neuron with the potential energy needed for activation.

Voltage Gradient

Difference in charge between two regions that allows a flow of current if the two regions are connected.

Concentration Gradient

Difference in the relative abundance of a substance among regions of a container; allows the substance to diffuse from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.