Osmosis is

What will be an ideal response?


the diffusion of water across a membrane

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When a person has an asthma attack, they might experience difficulty breathing, also known as ________.

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

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not required for arousal to occur?

A) There must be sufficient blood hydrostatic pressure. B) The sacral spinal cord must be intact. C) Nitric oxide must be present. D) Sympathetic stimulation of sacral nerves. E) Parasympathetic stimulation of pelvic nerves.

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