Which of the Following Was the Major Cause of Death

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the major cause of death for Civil War soldiers?

• A) Wounds received in battle
• B) Disease and infection
• C) Sniper attacks
• D) Renegade attacks from Indians

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Definitions:

Concentration Differences

The variance in the amount of a substance in different areas, leading to diffusion from high to low concentration.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins.

Concentration Differences

Variations in the amount of a particular substance within a given volume, leading to a gradient that can cause diffusion.

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A membrane-bound ATPase enzyme that pumps sodium out of cells while moving potassium into cells, crucial for maintaining cellular ion balance and membrane potential.