Facilitated Diffusion Differs from Simple Passive Permeability in All of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

Facilitated diffusion differs from simple passive permeability in all of the following EXCEPT

• A) Facilitated diffusion is saturable, passive permeability is not
• B) Facilitated diffusion uses metabolic energy, passive permeability does not
• C) Facilitated diffusion is specific, passive permeability is not
• D) Facilitated diffusion displays competitive inhibition, passive permeability does not
• E) Facilitated diffusion uses a carrier, passive permeability does not

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or a neuron and a muscle, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted across.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other nerve cells and conduct them toward the cell body.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, cognition, memory, and learning; it is divided into two hemispheres.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signal inputs to the cerebral cortex, except for the sense of smell.