An Exaggerated Posterior Curve of the Thoracic Vertebrae Is a Condition

question 10

Multiple Choice

An exaggerated posterior curve of the thoracic vertebrae is a condition called:

• A)rickets.
• B)kyphosis.
• C)whiplash.
• D)lordosis.
• E)pronation.

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Definitions:

Membrane Potential

The difference in electric potential between the inside and outside of a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Potassium Gates

Channels in the cell membrane that allow potassium ions to move in and out, influencing cellular activity and electrical charge.

Sodium Gates

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to signals, allowing sodium ions to pass into or out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's membrane, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions.