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What is the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the internal environment?
What is the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the internal environment?
- Regulates water movement in and out of cells
- Prevents increased acidity in the extracellular fluid (ECF) (correct)
- Critical for maintaining adequate plasma volume and pressure
- Enhances enzymatic activities within cells
How does temperature extremes affect cellular function?
How does temperature extremes affect cellular function?
- Too cold slows enzymatic reactions, while too hot can denature proteins (correct)
- Both too cold and too hot enhance enzymatic reactions
- Too cold enhances enzymatic reactions, while too hot slows chemical reactions
- Both too cold and too hot denature proteins
What is the impact of pH changes on cellular functions?
What is the impact of pH changes on cellular functions?
- Adversely impact enzymatic activities within cells (correct)
- Stimulate specialized cell activities
- Enhance waste chemical removal
- Promote optimal energy generation
Why is water and sodium chloride (NaCl) concentration crucial for proper cellular function?
Why is water and sodium chloride (NaCl) concentration crucial for proper cellular function?
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What is the continuous supply required for cellular productivity?
What is the continuous supply required for cellular productivity?
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