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wenmo

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Angiotensinogen is a protein that is continuously circulating in the blood stream. Where is it synthesized in the body?
 
  1. The lungs
  2. The liver
  3. The gallbladder
  4. The kidneys

Question 2

Which peptide circulating in the blood can cause profound vasoconstriction?
 
  1. Fibrogen
  2. Sodium
  3. Kinase
  4. Angiotensin II


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heyhey123

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The lungs do not synthesize angiotensinogen.
Rationale 2: The liver synthesizes the protein angiotensinogen.
Rationale 3: The gallbladder does not synthesize angiotensinogen.
Rationale 4: The kidneys do not synthesize angiotensinogen.
Global Rationale: The liver synthesizes the protein angiotensinogen. The lungs, the liver, and the gallbladder do not synthesize angiotensinogen.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Fibrogen does not cause vasoconstriction.
Rationale 2: Sodium is not a peptide.
Rationale 3: Kinase is not a peptide.
Rationale 4: Angiotensin is a peptide that causes vasoconstriction.
Global Rationale: Angiotensin is a peptide that causes vasoconstriction. Fibrogen does not cause vasoconstriction. Sodium and kinase are not peptides.


wenmo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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