The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane, such as a cell membrane, is called ________.

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


osmosis

Osmosis is the diffusion or movement of water across a semipermeable membrane, such as a cell membrane.

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The open space below the laryngeal opening and superior to the vocal cords is called the ____.

A. atrium B. foyer C. arch D. vestibule

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Which of the following statements accurately describe pulmonary vascular capacitance? I. During lung inflation, vascular capacitance increases within the alveolar vessels. II. During hypervolemic states, lung inflation causes a discharge of alveolar blood volume into the left atrium. III. During dehydration, lung inflation will cause a transient decrease in the pulmonary venous overflow as blood

pools in the extra-alveolar vessels. IV. Vascular capacitance decreases in the extra-alveolar vessels during lung inflation. A. III only B. I, II, IV only C. I, III, IV only D. II, III, IV only

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To prepare one application, 1 ounce of either a carrier oil or an unscented lotion should have how many drops of essential oil added to it?

A) 6-8 B) 8-10 C) 4-6 D) 10-12

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Tobacco is a drug

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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