The substances that protect against oxidative stress and the resultant tissue damage at the cellular level is, option B. Antioxidants. Oxidation can cause imbalance in the body. Antioxidants are used to counteract the damage produced by free radicals. Good natural sources of antioxidants include fruits and vegetables.
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Small external openings of lungs help in two ways:
1. It helps in trapping the dust and pathogens like bacteria, fungal spores et cetera. Larger opening would provide dust and pathogen a wider area to enter into the body.
2. The smaller opening prevents the drying of the respiratory membrane. A moist membrane is essential for the successful exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
<span>Fatty Acid- consists of a straight chain of an even # of carbon atoms, w/ hydrogen atoms along the length of the chain and at one end of the chain & a carboxyl group at the other end of it. I hoped this helped!</span>
In neurogenic shock, the characteristic mechanism is the reduction of sympathetic outflow from the brainstem leading to the decreased in the blood vessel tone and eventually vasodilation. In the presence of vasodilation, there will be decreased blood pressure and eventually shock. Since there is reduced sympathetic outflow, there will also be a decreased heart rate, warm skin (from the vasodilation), and dry skin (from the reduced cholinergic stimulation of the sweat glands).
