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shofmannx20

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Which of the following is a passive force that acts to encourage Na+ ions to enter resting neurons?
 
  A) random motion, which tends to move ions down their concentration gradients
  B) electrostatic pressure, which forces ions down their electrostatic gradients
  C) sodium-potassium pumps, which distribute Na+ and K+ ions equally
  D) both A and B
  E) both A and C

Question 2

Salts in solution separate into positively and negatively charged
 
  A) membrane potentials.
  B) EPSPs.
  C) IPSPs.
  D) ions.
  E) crystals.


alexisweber49

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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