In the Body, Inorganic Compounds

question 16

Multiple Choice

In the body, inorganic compounds

• A) can serve as buffers.
• B) can make up proteins.
• C) are made from organic compounds.
• D) are structural components of cells.
• E) are metabolized for cellular energy.

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone, a peptide hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Physiological Processes

Functions and activities occurring in living organisms that contribute to growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Signals

Forms of communication or stimuli that elicit a response in biological systems, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, or environmental cues.