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Zoey63294

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Gradual drifting of membrane potential toward threshold in autorhythmic cells is termed a
 A) receptor potential.
  B) pacemaker potential.
  C) gated potential.
  D) ligand-gated potential.
  E) action potential.

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Which of the following statements is false regarding fluid and electrolyte balance?
 A) Fluctuations in diet will affect babies less because they have so much water content.
  B) Older people tend to become more dehydrated.
  C) Kidney functions tend to decrease as one ages.
  D) Aging correlates with problems in various organ systems, which can enhance acid-base imbalance problems.
  E) A fetus obtains water and electrolytes from the maternal bloodstream.


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Reply #1 on: Feb 27, 2019
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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Reply 2 on: Feb 27, 2019
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