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on: Jun 22, 2018
When the neuronal membrane is at rest, the sodium channels ____.
 
  a. permit sodium ions to pass quickly and easily
 b. are at equilibrium with potassium channels
 c. are closed, so there is almost no flow of sodium
 d. allow sodium to leak out as a steady, continuous drip

Question 2

Obese people tend to produce more insulin than people of normal weight.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

c

Answer to Question 2

True


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