Which of the Following Statements About Nitric Oxide, NO, Is

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nitric oxide, NO, is false?

• A) NO contains an unpaired electron.
• B) NO decreases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen.
• C) NO is an important signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system.
• D) None, all of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Nephron

The nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, essential for water and electrolyte balance and waste excretion.

Collecting Duct

A part of the kidney's nephron that transports urine from the renal tubules to the renal pelvis.

Functional Unit

An element or segment of a larger system that is designed to perform a specific function, often within organizational and engineering contexts.

Urge Incontinence

A condition characterized by the sudden and strong need to urinate, leading to involuntary loss of urine.