What type of molecule can rapidly cross a plasma membrane?

a. large, polar molecules.
b. small, polar molecules.
c. large, hydrophilic molecules.
d. small, hydrophilic molecules.
e. small, hydrophobic molecules.


e

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If the 14C to 12C ratio present in a fossil is 25% of that in living organism, how many years have passed since this

fossilized organism died?

a. 1,432 b. 2,865 c. 5,730 d. 11,460 e. 17,190

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The primary purpose of homeostasis is to:

a. accept responses to stimuli b. provide unlimited growth within an organism

c. allow unrestricted movement of an organism d. convert an organism to live in a harmful environment e. maintain a constant internal environment

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Which of the following is NOT related to inflammation?

A) nonspecific response to pathogens. B) chemotaxis of immune cells toward the site of injury. C) release of cytokines and chemokines. D) increase of vascular permeability. E) none of the above.

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