In a nerve cell at rest, the cell membrane is more permeable to which ion?


potassium

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A) mucus membranes. B) mammary glands. C) cutaneous membranes. D) serous membranes. E) endocrine glands.

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The part of the ethmoid bone riddled with holes that provides passage for the olfactory nerves is the __________ plate.

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

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Approximately 70-80 percent of cancers in the aging population are the result of

A) inadequate diets. B) genetics. C) chemical exposure or environmental factors. D) smoking. E) remission.

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Which of the following is found in spongy bone but not compact bone?

A. Matrix B. Osteocytes in lacunae C. Collagen D. Trabeculae E. Hydroxyapatite

Anatomy & Physiology