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tiara099

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If channels in the outer membrane of a neuron were blocked, what would be the consequence?
 
  a. Membrane fluidity would be impaired and the neuron would undergo apoptosis.
  b. Osmosis would be disrupted and the neuron would be unable to communicate.
  c. Many chemicals would not be able to move into and out of the neuron, disrupting communication.
  d. The neuron would be deprived of oxygen and would undergo necrotic death.

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The relationship between neurons and glia is similar to the relationship between ____.
 
  a. plumbers and electricians
  b. baseball players and their coaches
  c. ballerinas and their audience members
  d. dentists and their patients teeth


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aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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c

Answer to Question 2

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tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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