The diffusion of solutes through a selectively permeable membrane is a process called:

a. osmosis
b. dialysis
c. filtration
d. pinocytosis


b. dialysis

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

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A drug called a "monoamine-oxide inhibitor" might be expected to cause

A) increased levels of norepinephrine at a synapse. B) decreased levels of acetylcholine at a synapse. C) presynaptic inhibition. D) increased permeability to calcium.

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