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Title: Programmed cell death is called apoptosis. (True or false?)
Post by: Hoshuia on Mar 29, 2018
Programmed cell death is called apoptosis. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Identify two changes that occur at or shortly after birth that allow the neonate to live independently. What will be an ideal response?


Title: Programmed cell death is called apoptosis. (True or false?)
Post by: Rene on Mar 29, 2018
Answer to q. 1

TRUE

Answer to q. 2

The neonate begins to breathe within a few seconds of birth as a result of carbon dioxide
accumulating in the blood after the umbilical cord is cut. The lungs expand, and there is
increased blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary vessels. The foramen ovale
closes.


Title: Programmed cell death is called apoptosis. (True or false?)
Post by: Hoshuia on Mar 29, 2018
Now I'm convinced to ask more questions :)