The Number of Individuals Within a Given Area or Volume

question 48

Multiple Choice

The number of individuals within a given area or volume is the

• A) population size.
• B) population density.
• C) population growth.
• D) dispersal pattern.
• E) migration pattern.

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Definitions:

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the conduction of electrical impulses in nerve, muscle cells, and for cellular homeostasis.

Ion Concentrations

The measure of the amount of specific ions in a solution, crucial for processes such as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, typically described as positive or negative.

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and is involved in other biological functions, but high levels may lead to heart disease.