In comparison to skeletal muscle fibers, the contractile fibers of the heart are depolarized for _____ period of time

a) a shorter
b) a longer
c) the same


b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A cell membrane that is selectively permeable

A) is impermeable to all substances but water. B) randomly chooses which substances will pass through. C) can change which substances pass through by changing its lipid and protein content. D) will only allow substances in or out if their concentration in the cell is above or below a certain point.

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Based on varying distributions of several distinctive cell types, the cerebral cortex is organized into how many well-defined layers?

a. six b. five c. four d. three e. two

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Chemical messengers used by the endocrine system are referred to as __________

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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