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vicotolentino

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe a primary function of the liver?
 
  A. Detoxification and excretion of various substances
  B. Metabolism of ingested carbohydrates, protein, and fat
  C. Synthesis of various substances, including plasma proteins and proteins taking part in blood clotting
  D. Storage of chemicals such as sodium, phosphorus, and potassium
  E. None of the above

Question 2

What are bradykinins? What triggers the formation of bradykinins?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Jordin Calloway

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Bradykinins are blood plasma mediators that form in the presence of a protein concerned with blood coagulation that is activated by tissue injury.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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