Which of the Following Molecules Dramatically Increases the Rate of Diffusion

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules dramatically increases the rate of diffusion of water across cell membranes?

• A) the sodium-potassium pump
• B) aquaporins
• C) gated ion channels
• D) ATP

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Definitions:

Decay Theory

A theory suggesting that memory fades and becomes less accurate over time due to the mere passage of time, leading information to "decay."

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows the retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Short-term Memory

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Long-term Memory

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