The bending of the stereocilia of the organ of Corti opens membrane channels that are permeable to mainly ________, which causes depolarization.
A. Ca2+
B. Na+
C. K+
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: C
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The two systems with related functions that will change the most rapidly at birth, but that are still undergoing some differentiation shortly before birth, are the circulatory and ________ systems.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Which may occur as a result of muscle atrophy?
A. Fibers waste away and die. B. Muscle loses tone. C. Fibers become weaker. D. Muscle size is reduced. E. All of the choices are correct.
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At rest, a normal person breathes about ________ times per minute.
A. 26 B. 16 C. 50 D. 8 E. 32
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Relative constancy in the internal body environment is known as:
a. Hematostasis b. Hemostasis c. Hermonstasis d. Homeostasis
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