Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Acid-Sensing in the Body

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding acid-sensing in the body?

• A) carbon dioxide build-up in the body leads to decreased pH
• B) acids in tissues lead to sensations of pain
• C) signals sensed by acid-sensing mechanisms can modulate breathing rates in organisms
• D) only acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs) sense decreases in pH

Compare and contrast the structures and functions of macromolecules.

Evaluate the effects of amino acid substitutions on protein activity and structure.

Understand the principles of peptide and protein formation, including peptide bonds and the levels of protein structure.

Understand the biochemical properties and functions of amino acids in proteins.

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