Question

1. excessive fluid buildup and swelling in the surrounding tissues is called:

o edema
o high blood pressure
o alkalosis
o acidosis

1. enzymes are proteins that prevent chemical reactions from occurring.

o true
o false

1. oligosaccharides are short carbohydrate chains that have ____ to ____ sugar molecules.

o 3 to 5
o 3 to 10
o 3 to 15
o 3 to 20
o 3 to 8

Explanation:

1. Edema is defined as excessive fluid buildup and swelling in tissues. High blood pressure is about blood - pressure levels, alkalosis and acidosis are related to pH imbalances.
2. Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions, not prevent them.
3. Oligosaccharides are short carbohydrate chains with 3 to 10 sugar molecules.

Answer:

1. Edema
2. False
3. 3 to 10