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pane00

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The chemical messengers released by the endocrine glands are called _____.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Glucose in the bloodstream is a large molecule that cannot readily enter a cell unless it binds with insulin. This BEST describes:
 
  a. Osmosis
  b. Diffusion
  c. Carrier-mediated diffusion
  d. Absorption


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

hormones

Answer to Question 2

c
Rationale: a. Osmosis involves the movement of solvent, normally water.
b. Diffusion is a general term related to the movement of substances and involves both active and passive forms, of which carrier-mediated diffusion is included.
c. Carrier-mediated diffusion most correctly explains the process described.
d. Absorption encompasses a medications progress from its pharmaceutical dosage form to a biologically available substance that can then pass through or across tissues.


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