Compared to chemical synapses, electrical synapses:


Ans: offer faster cell-cell communication

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The adrenal cortex releases ________, which stimulates the kidney to take up extra sodium ions.

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Why is treatment with antimicrobial drugs NOT encouraged in patients with diarrhea caused by enteric bacteria?

What will be an ideal response?

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