Although It Has Long Been Assumed That the Viewer Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Although it has long been assumed that the viewer is witnessing a marriage in Van Eyck's Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife Giovanna Cenami , recent arguments suggest, however, that it is a(n) __________.

• A) courtship
• B) engagement
• C) annulment
• D) divorce
• E) baptism

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Definitions:

Hyperpolarization

A rise in the membrane potential of a cell, resulting in it becoming more negatively charged and reducing its chances of initiating an action potential.

Neuron Plasma Membrane

The membrane surrounding a neuron, controlling the entry and exit of substances, thus maintaining the cell's environment.

Sodium Ions

Positively charged atoms of sodium that play critical roles in physiological processes, including nerve impulse conduction and muscle contraction.

Potassium Ions

Positively charged ions (K+) vital for various physiological processes, including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.