The effect of a given transmitter within a synapse is determined by the _____

type of neurotransmitter released
amount of neurotransmitter released
type of receptor
number of Schwann cells on the axon


C. type of receptor

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A) To maintain homeostasis of sodium and chloride levels, the shark must take up additional sodium and chloride from seawater. B) Sodium and chloride will diffuse into shark gills from seawater down their concentration gradient. C) Sharks conserve sodium and chloride, limiting excretion. D) Sodium and chloride must be eliminated through the gills.

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Which of the following hypotheses relies on the chemical reaction between hydrogen sulfide (HS2) and iron (Fe) for the built up of a H2 concentration gradient to provide the necessary energy for the reduction of N2 to NH3?

A. Reducing Atmosphere Hypothesis. B. Extraterrestrial Hypothesis. C. Deep-Sea Vent Hypothesis. D. Both Reducing Atmosphere and Extraterrestrial Hypotheses. E. All three hypotheses use this exact reaction to create a chemical gradient to form amino acids.

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Mycobacterium leprae is only grown in living cells

Indicate whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE.

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You predict that a side effect of Fat Away will be increased

A) production of NADH. B) production of pyruvate. C) production of lactate. D) body temperature.

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