A physiological ________ is a difference in chemical concentration, electrical charge, physical pressure, temperature, or other variables between one point and another.

A. membrane
B. feedback loop
C. barrier
D. imbalance
E. gradient


Answer: E

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.



1 Label A: ______________________________
2 Label B: ______________________________
3 Label C: ______________________________
4 Label D: ______________________________
5 Label E: ______________________________
6 Label F: ______________________________
7 Label G: ______________________________
8 Label H: ______________________________
9 Label I: ______________________________
10 Label J: ______________________________
11 Label K: ______________________________
12 Label L: ______________________________

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