Which Signaling Mechanism Participates in the Vasodilative Effect of Nitroglycerin

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which signaling mechanism participates in the vasodilative effect of nitroglycerin?

• A) activation of nitric oxide synthase
• B) inhibition of phosphodiesterase
• C) inhibition of intracellular calcium release
• D) activation of guanylate cyclase
• E) activation of adenylate cyclase

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Definitions:

Heterozygous

Genetically describes an organism that has two different alleles of a gene, one inherited from each parent.

Unattached Earlobes

A genetic trait where the earlobes hang free and are not connected to the side of the head.

Homozygous Recessive

An individual is homozygous recessive when they have two identical recessive alleles for a particular gene, potentially expressing a recessive trait.

Heterozygous

Having two different alleles of a particular gene or genes, resulting in genetic variation for a specific trait.