The Hypothesized Value in Hemoglobin's Ability to Bind and Transport

question 70

Multiple Choice

The hypothesized value in hemoglobin's ability to bind and transport nitric oxide is

• A)It allows hemoglobin to resist the effects of small pH changes as buffer molecule
• B)By circulation into peripheral vessels it will trigger vasodilation to improve local blood flow
• C)As it circulates it promotes smooth muscle of arteries and arterioles to contract, to increase blood pressure as needed
• D)It acts as an enzyme cofactor necessary to maintaining a "clean and smooth" endothelial lining within blood vessels
• E)It provides a mechanism upon which additional electrolytes can be transported to deficient tissues in the body

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