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A competitive inhibitor binds to __________ site on an enzyme and brings a(n) __________ in the speed of chemical reaction. _______ _______

Which type of a receptor involved in immune reactions is located on the surface of all nucleated cells within the body?

Which of the following is a protective chemical that ruptures bacteria by destroying their cell wall; it is found in tears and saliva?

Which part of the circulatory system holds the largest amount of blood?    

The “lubb” sound (first heart sound) of the heart is caused by the

The largest arteries of the body are classified as  

Circulation to a synovial joint demonstrates a(n)

EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION: Hemostasis refers to the stoppage of bleeding from the damaged blood vessel. A. List and describe two steps involved in the formation of the primary platelet plug. (2 pts.) B. One mechanism which keeps the coagulation cascade localized to the area of blood vessel damage is increased presence of anticoagulants away from the area of damage. Describe two other mechanisms involved in the control of coagulation cascade. (2 pts.) 

Growth of an endocrine gland due to an increase in physical size of its cells is known as ___________.

Vitamin E works together with____________in preventing cell membrane damage and DNA mutations by free radicals.