All Nuclei of a Given Element Have the Same Number

question 21

Multiple Choice

All nuclei of a given element have the same number of

• A)neutrons.
• B)protons.
• C)nucleons.
• D)protons + neutrons.

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Definitions:

Plasma Osmolality

Plasma osmolality measures the concentration of solutes in the blood plasma, indicating the body's state of hydration and influencing water balance and distribution.

Supraoptic Region

A region located above the optic chiasm in the brain, closely associated with the hypothalamus, involved in the regulation of water balance and hormone secretion.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that are essential for the functioning of neurons and muscle cells, facilitating communication within the body.

Ascending Limb

Part of the loop of Henle in the nephron of the kidney, involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes to concentrate urine.