The movement of stereocilia on the hair cells of the organ of Corti causes which ions to rapidly enter the cells?

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Chloride
D. Calcium
E. Acetylcholine


B. Potassium

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How would the lack of a cofactor for an enzyme affect that enzyme's function?

A) The enzyme's function would not be altered. B) The enzyme would function more slowly. C) The enzyme would function more quickly. D) The enzyme would not be able to function. E) The enzyme would cease to function after reaching a maximum rate.

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The________ is the brain structure responsible for declarative memory.

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

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Which of the following is NOT a sign of inflammation as seen in a skin injury?

A. Pain B. Pallor C. Swelling D. Redness

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Which of the following is NOT part of a portal triad?

A. hepatic artery B. hepatic duct C. hepatic portal vein D. central vein

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