What processes maintain a steady state "resting" membrane potential?

What will be an ideal response


Both diffusion and active transport mechanisms operate within the cell membrane to maintain a resting membrane potential.

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movement through the uterus and uterine tubes. A) prostaglandins B) estrogen C) progestins D) epinephrine

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. during ventricular systole, the papillary muscles contract to keep the AV valves shut and prevent them showing up into the atria b. if you increase ESV, then you will increase SV c. If you increase heart rate, then you will increase SV d. none of the listed statements is true

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At the time of implantation, the human embryo is in a stage of development known as the ________.

A. ovum B. fetus C. blastocyst D. zygote E. morula

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