The membrane of resting nerve cells is more permeable to ____ ions than _____ ions

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


Potassium, sodium

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Explain why these changes have occurred. What will be an ideal response

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The trachea connects the larynx to the primary bronchi. 2. O-shaped rings of cartilage help keep the trachea open even when pressure is applied to it. 3. Complete tracheal obstruction causes death in a matter of minutes. 4. The trachea, primary bronchi, and secondary bronchi all contain cartilage in their walls to help keep them open. 5. The smooth muscle contraction that occurs in an asthma attack most seriously affects the secondary bronchi.

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This figure shows the lymphatic system. What structure does number 8 indicate?

A.   Lymphatic nodule B.   Thymus gland C.   Cisterna chyli D.   Spleen E.   Adenoid

Anatomy & Physiology

The cytoplasm includes everything between the plasma membrane and nucleus of a cell

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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