The diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is called ________. 

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


osmosis

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The term diploë refers to the:

A) double-layered nature of the connective tissue covering the bone. B) fact that most bones are formed of two types of bone tissue. C) two types of marrow found within most bones. D) internal layer of spongy bone in flat bones.

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Which solution is the most likely to have a pH of 3 or 4?

A) Baking soda B) Coffee C) Water D) Bleach

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The muscle that covers the upper part of the cranium is the _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Both alpha-bungarotoxin and curare bind to the same neurotransmitter receptor, but only curare binds reversibly. Which receptor is involved? List some locations for this receptor. Would either toxin be appropriate to use as a paralytic during surgery? Explain your answer. Are all such receptors necessarily affected by a given toxin in the same way? Explain the significance of your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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