Why is it possible for us to drink a solution that contains a mixture of equal concentration of a strong acid and a strong base, either of which, separately, would be very caustic?

What will be an ideal response?


When an acid and base of equal strength are mixed, they undergo a displacement reaction to form a water and a salt.

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Which cervical vertebra is also known as the vertebra prominens?

A.   C1 B.   C2 C.   C4 D.   C5 E.   C7

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__________ are most important as part of a metabolic stress response

A) Glucocorticoids B) Insulin and glucagon C) Epinephrine and norepinephrine D) Acetylcholine and nitric oxide Fill in the blank with the correct answer.

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The enteric nervous system can monitor and control digestive functions independently of the CNS

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Active sites on the actin become available for binding after

A) actin binds to troponin. B) troponin binds to tropomyosin. C) calcium binds to troponin. D) calcium binds to tropomyosin. E) myosin binds to troponin.

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