The plasma membrane is

A. impermeable.
B. selectively permeable.
C. permeable to everything.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The "ABCD rule" for recognizing early signs of malignant melanoma refers to the following characteristics of the lesion:

A. aspect, border irregularity, color, and distance. B. aspect, brightness, color, and distance. C. area, border irregularity, color, and density. D. asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter. E. asymmetry, brightness, color, and diameter.

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What mechanisms and structures maintain the blood supply to the brain under various conditions?

What will be an ideal response?

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The average pressure in the aorta is approximately __________.

a. 80 mm Hg b. 100 mm Hg c. 120 mm Hg d. 140 mm Hg

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