Compare and contrast rods and cones in terms of their number, location, pigment content, and abilities to assist in sharp vision, color vision, and night vision
What will be an ideal response?
Rods contain rhodopsin and are more numerous, more peripheral, and specialized for night vision. Cones contain photopsins and are responsible for sharp color vision.
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Artificial joints are built of
A. proteins for small joints and carbohydrates for large joints. B. silicone polymers for large joints and metals for small joints. C. silicone polymers for small joints and metals for large joints. D. glucosamine and chondroitin.
At resting membrane potential, which of the following statements about the voltage-gated sodium ion (Na+) channels is true?
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The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments help to stabilize the ________ joint.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
One of the enzymes that shuts off a hormone's stimulatory effect is
a. acetylcholinesterase. b. phospholipase. c. cyclooxygenase. d. adenylate cyclase. e. phosphodiesterase.