Hodgkin and Huxley, who first showed electrical current was generated by selective permeability of the membrane to ions, used the __________ as a model system

Fill in the blank with correct words.


Answer: Giant squid axon

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What will be an ideal response?

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Jim and Pam are at the beach soaking up the sunlight when Pam notices that Jim's feet are very callused and hers are not. What would cause Jim's feet to be callused, while Pam's are not?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which is LEAST important for supporting continuing lactation after a baby is born?

A. the suckling stimulus B. emptying milk from the breast C. the secretion of oxytocin D. the secretion of prolactin E. high levels of estrogen and progesterone

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The simplest and most common type of sensory nerve endings are free nerve endings

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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