The sodium-potassium pump moves the ions in which direction?

What will be an ideal response?


Sodium out of the cell and potassium into the cell.

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The flexible proteins that link the cell membranes of squamous epithelial cells in skin are

A. cadherins. B. cellular adhesion molecules (CAMs). C. collagens. D. keratins.

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Which of the choices below is NOT an essential role of salts in the body?

A) anabolism of lipids B) secretory activity C) neuromuscular activity D) membrane permeability

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The drug atropine influences the autonomic nervous system by

A) blocking the action of acetylcholine. B) stimulating the release of acetylcholine. C) stimulating the release of norepinephrine. D) blocking the action of norepinephrine.

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Lymphocytes reside temporarily in lymphoid tissue, then move to other parts of the body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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