In 1980, the Population of Blue Whales in the Southern

question 5

Multiple Choice

In 1980, the population of blue whales in the southern hemisphere was thought to number 5,000. The population N(t) has been decreasing according to the formula where t is in years and t = 0 corresponds to 1980. Predict the population in the year 2010 if this trend continues.

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Action Potential

A temporary reversal of the electrical polarization of the membrane of a nerve cell or muscle cell, allowing for the transmission of signals.

Muscular Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in part of your body, typically resulting from damage to the nervous system.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle activation and memory functions.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.