Which of the following would increase the rate of diffusion across a cell membrane?

A) a decrease in the surface area of the membrane
B) a decrease in membrane thickness
C) a decrease in the concentration gradient
D) a decrease in membrane permeability


B) a decrease in membrane thickness

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Elliot thought that his peptic ulcers were caused by his nagging parents, and was surprised when the doctor handed him a prescription for medication to treat

A. a bacterial infection. B. a too high pH. C. excess bile. D. a viral infection.

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In addition to transporting oxygen hemoglobin transports

a. some carbon dioxide. b. nitric oxide. c. buffered hydrogen ions. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. all these answers.

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If a muscle crosses the ankle joint posteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers, what action of the foot does it have?

a. Dorsiflexion b. Plantarflexion c. Inversion d. Eversion

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