Which of the Following Describes the Most Important Physiological Characteristic

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the most important physiological characteristic of solutions?

• A) Their ability to exert pressure
• B) Their ability to redistribute in blood
• C) Their ability to vary concentration inversely with tonicity
• D) Their ability to vary pressure inversely with temperature

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Definitions:

Respiratory System

Organ system of humans that includes the lungs and associated structures; involved in the exchange of gases; helps control pH.

Lung Cancer

Uncontrolled cell growth that affects any component of the respiratory system.

Pneumonectomy

A surgical procedure to remove one lung, often performed to treat lung cancer or severe lung disease.

Steroids

A large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms; examples include hormones and cholesterol.