When a Blood Sample Is Spun Down in a Centrifuge

question 12

True/False

When a blood sample is spun down in a centrifuge tube, the blood plasma settles to the bottom, due it is high viscosity.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Terminal

The end of a neuron from which neurotransmitters are released to communicate with another neuron at a synapse.

Action Potential

An action potential is a rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along the membrane of a neuron, enabling the transmission of signals.

Calcium Ions

Essential ions within the body that play key roles in blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve function.

Voltage-Gated Ion Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in electrical membrane potential, facilitating the flow of ions.