Which of the Following Represents the Use of Osmotic Pressure

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the use of osmotic pressure as a microbial control method?

• A)Exposing dental equipment to UV light
• B)Bleaching a kitchen counter
• C)Salting of meat
• D)Rinsing of a cut with Betadine

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Definitions:

Torpor

A state of decreased physiological activity in animals, usually characterized by a reduced body temperature and metabolic rate.

Estivation

A state of torpor caused by lack of food or water during periods of high temperature. Compare with hibernation.

Neuron Structure

Refers to the anatomy of a neuron which includes the cell body, dendrites, axon, and synaptic terminals.

Neuron Function

Neuron function involves the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system to process and transmit information.