What is the nature of the signal that propagates along neurons that ultimately regulates and coordinates the functions of the body?

What will be an ideal response?


It is electrical.

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The Bowman's capsule and glomerulus make up the

A) loop of Henle. B) renal papilla. C) renal corpuscle. D) collecting system. E) renal pyramid.

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Define "angular motion" and describe two examples of joint movements that are angular.  In addition, provide two examples of movements that are not angular.  For each of the four types of motion, provide an example of a joint that demonstrates that movement.

What will be an ideal response?

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A cell is placed into a 1 millimolar solution of substance X and over time you witness the concentration of X inside the cell increase to 5 millimolar. What is the best explanation for this observation?

A. X is moving into the cell by simple diffusion. B. X is moving into the cell by diffusion through a protein channel. C. X is moving into the cell by facilitated diffusion. D. X is moving into the cell by primary active transport. E. Water is leaving the cell by osmosis.

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What does structure "E" represent on the bone diagram?

A. Spongy bone B. Epiphyseal lines C. Articular cartilage D. Diaphysis E. Epiphysis

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