If a neurotransmitter hyperpolarizes a cell membrane and an action potential is

less likely, the change is called ______ ______ ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


inhibitory postsynaptic potential

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The membrane of a contractile cardiac muscle cell contains

A.  no calcium pumps. B.  calcium pumps that move calcium out of the cell. C.  calcium pumps that move calcium into the cell. D.  calcium pumps that open and allow calcium to diffuse down its concentration gradient to reach equilibrium.

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Imagine you are a forensic osteologist teaching a course on differentiating the male skeleton from the female skeleton. Justify the reasoning that the pelvis is the best area to examine.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which cell would you expect to see more of in a person infected with a large parasite such as a tapeworm?

A. Basophil B. Monocyte C. Neutrophil D. Eosinophil E. Erythrocyte

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Which is an example of an autonomic reflex?

A) Patellar reflex B) Deep tendon reflex C) Pupillary light reflex D) Crossed extension reflex

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