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The lifetime of NO is 5 - 10 minutes.

a. True
b. False

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Answer: False.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitric oxide(NO) is a signalling molecule synthesised by NO synthase which is a a transmitter in the nervous system. Once it is produced, it diffuses out of the cell and act on nearby cells.

NO have a life time of few seconds and it is extremely unstable and highly reactive, it action is restricted.

The blood vessels uses it to signal the surrounding smooth muscle to relax.

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