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robinn137

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When a membrane is at rest, what attracts sodium ions to the inside of the cell?
 
  a. an electrical gradient
 b. a concentration gradient
 c. both an electrical gradient and a concentration gradient
  d. neither an electrical gradient nor a concentration gradient

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One advantage of being homeothermic is that it ____.
 
  a. reduces the fuel requirements of the body
 b. prevents excessive reliance on a single sensory system
 c. enables the individual to stay active when the environment is cool
 d. decreases the need for shivering and sweating


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xiazhe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c


robinn137

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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