Which of the Following Changes Will Result in Increased Nutrient

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes will result in increased nutrient delivery to a specific tissue?

• A) increased blood volume
• B) increased vessel diameter
• C) increased blood pressure
• D) decreased peripheral resistance
• E) relaxation of precapillary sphincters

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Definitions:

Connexin Molecules

Protein molecules that assemble into gap junctions, facilitating communication between adjacent cells by allowing the passage of ions and small molecules.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that transports sodium ions out of and potassium ions into cells, maintaining cellular electrochemical gradients.

Carrier Protein

A type of membrane protein involved in facilitated diffusion, helping to transport substances across a cell membrane without expenditure of energy.

Sodium Ion

An atom of sodium that has lost one electron to form a positively charged ion (Na+), crucial for nerve transmission and fluid balance in the body.