The vestibule and the ____ function in the maintenance of balance (equilibrium)

a. semicircular canals
b. cochlea

c. ossicles

d. stapes


a

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A substance does not move down a concentration gradient through

a. a symporter b. an antiporter c. a primary active transporter d. a secondary active transporter e. facilitated diffusion carrier

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Which of the following is CORRECTLY matched?

linear fracture: the break is perpendicular to the bone's long axis incomplete fracture: the bone is broken through compound fracture: the fractured bone ends penetrate the skin nondisplaced fracture: the fractured bone ends are misaligned

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Determine the correct order of events that occur when light strikes photoreceptor cells

1. The bipolar cell depolarizes. 2. Action potentials are sent to the brain via the optic nerve (CN II). 3. Light hyperpolarizes the photoreceptor. 4. Retinal ganglion cell produces action potentials. A) 1, 4, 2, 3 B) 3, 4, 1, 2 C) 3, 2, 4, 1 D) 3, 1, 4, 2

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