The Exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Cardiovascular

question 111

Multiple Choice

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the cardiovascular system occurs in which vessels?

• A) veins
• B) arteries
• C) capillaries
• D) venules
• E) arterioles

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect the cell function and structure.

Transcriptional

Relating to transcription, the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome found in mammals, including humans, typically associated with male characteristics and inherited from father to son.

Dosage Compensation

Any mechanism of equalizing gene expression between males and females.