If the Age Distribution Diagram Is Bell Shaped or the Number

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the age distribution diagram is bell shaped or the number of individual in each age class is evenly distributed,this indicates that the population is

• A)stable.
• B)declining.
• C)growing slowly.
• D)growing rapidly.
• E)not able to be determined.
• Learning Outcome: 11.Applications.02 Distinguish between stable,declining and growing populations,using age distributions.

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Definitions:

Depolarization

The process during which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Absolute Refractory Period

A period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of generating another action potential, no matter the stimulus strength.

Stimulation

The act of applying a stimulus to generate a response in an organ or tissue.

Plasma Membrane

A semi-permeable membrane found in cells that separates the interior of the cell from its external environment and regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.