Which of these is not a function of the plasma membrane?
A) It is selectively permeable.
B) It prevents potassium ions from leaking out and sodium ions from crossing into the cell.
C) It acts as a site of cell-to-cell interaction and recognition.
D) It encloses the cell contents.
B) It prevents potassium ions from leaking out and sodium ions from crossing into the cell.
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A. Cartilage B. Nervous tissue C. Muscle tissue D. Bone E. Epithelial tissue
Which bone forms by intramembranous ossification?
A. Zygomatic B. Radius C. Axis D. Hamate E. First metatarsal
Glucose moves against its concentration gradient through the cell membrane by passing through carriers that simultaneously transport ____________________ ions
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When viewing a blood smear under a microscope, the cells with the visible nuclei are ________
A) erythrocytes B) leukocytes C) platelets D) None of the listed responses is correct.