Repolarization of the membrane during an action potential is primarily due to _________.
a. Closing of K+ channels
b. Opening of K+ channels
c. Opening of Cl- channels
d. Opening of Na+ channels
Answer: b. Opening of K+ channels
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If the figure 5 above shows realized niches, this is a strong example of
A) competitive exclusion B) character displacement C) niche partitioning by seed size D) resource competition for certain seed sizes E) resource competition for the largest seed size
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A) testosterone B) thyroxine C) ACTH D) thymosin E) insulin