The majority of water molecules moving across plasma membranes by osmosis do so via a process that is most similar to ____.

A)cotransport
B)active transport
C)a process that requires energy from the cell
D)simple diffusion
E)facilitated diffusion


E)facilitated diffusion

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) The reactants are a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids; the products are a triglyceride and three water molecules. B) The reactants are a triglyceride and three water molecules; the products are a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids. C) The reactants are a glucose monomer and three water molecules; the products are a glycogen molecule and three fatty acids. D) The reactants are a glycogen molecule and three water molecules; the products are a glucose monomer and three fatty acids. E) The reactants are a glycine molecule and three water molecules; the products are a glyceride molecule and three fatty acids.

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What is ascites?

A. The excess accumulation of fluid in the abdomen B. The rapid elimination of feces due to toxin production C. The increased absorption of water from the chyme in the colon D. The increased secretion of digestive enzymes due to nervous stimulation

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Which of the following determines the height of the peaks in multiple motor unit summation?

A) the speed of stimuli B) the amount of tension produced by the number of motor units responding C) the strength of each stimulus D) none of the above

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