Organisms That Directly Reduce Almost All of Their Pyruvate to Lactate

question 95

Short Answer

Organisms that directly reduce almost all of their pyruvate to lactate are called __________ fermenters.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Regulation

The automatic adjustment mechanisms within organs and systems that maintain a stable internal environment without external intervention.

SA Node

Sinoatrial node, a group of cells located in the right atrium of the heart that generates electrical impulses to start each heartbeat.

Afterload

The pressure the heart must work against to eject blood during systole.

Extracellular

Located or occurring outside of a cell or cells, often referring to the fluid, substances, or cellular components in the space outside cells.