« previous next »

Author Question: What is the role of myoglobin? A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full ... (Read 62 times)

Ebrown

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
on: Aug 21, 2018
What is the role of myoglobin?
 A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity
  B) To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization
  C) To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption
  D) To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood

Question 2

The micromineral that is necessary for the conversion of iron from its storage to its transport form is ____.
 A) copper
  B) magnesium
  C) sodium
  D) zinc


macmac

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

The iron atom of heme has six coordination bonds: four in the plane The iron atom of heme has six coordination bonds: four in the plane
Wetlands Store and Clean Water Wetlands Store and Clean Water
The Role of Gases in the Atmosphere The Role of Gases in the Atmosphere
Kyo and jitsu-concept of energy deficiency and excess from shiatsu. Kyo and jitsu-concept of energy deficiency and excess from shiatsu.
Is this glass half empty or half full? Is this glass half empty or half full?
The Oil Industry: BOEM iron triangle The Oil Industry: BOEM iron triangle
Video: How to find out if a population is evolving?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library