From the List, Select the Most Common Mutagens

question 128

Multiple Choice

From the list, select the most common mutagens. (Check all that apply.)

• A) Bacteria
• B) Viruses
• C) Radiation
• D) Animals
• E) Chemicals

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The constriction of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

Aldosterone Secretion

A physiological process involving the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, which helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Aldosterone

Produced in the adrenal cortex, it plays a crucial role in electrolyte balance and blood pressure through its effects on ion transport and water retention.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, sodium, and calcium and the regulation of pH and electrolyte concentration.