At the cellular level, the treatment of seizures is generally accomplished by ________ the influx of ________ ions into the neural cells
A) enhancing; potassium
B) inhibiting; potassium
C) inhibiting; sodium and calcium
D) enhancing; sodium and calcium
C
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a. Liver b. Megakaryocytes c. Endothelial cells d. Spleen
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A. weight lifting B. core training C. cardiovascular fitness D. nutritional balance
The best way to deal with a coworker who is having a bad day is to ________.
A. offer to pitch in and help. B. interact only as necessary with the coworker. C. report your coworker's bad attitude to your supervisor. D. stay out of the coworker's way. E. avoid asking the coworker what is wrong.