The rectus abdominis inserts on the ________ process, as well as on ribs 5-7.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


xiphoid

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Which statement is incorrect?

a. Inhibitory synapses cause postsynaptic hyperpolarization. b. An inhibitory synapse may result in postsynaptic sodium channel opening. c. An inhibitory synapse may result in increased postsynaptic potassium efflux. d. An excitatory synapse causes depolarization of postsynaptic membranes. e. An excitatory synapse increases sodium permeability.

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a. 10 b. 25 c. 50 d. 75 e. 90

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