Which of the following types of dispersions is either water in oil or oil in water?

An ointment
A lotion
A gel
An emulsion

An emulsion

Rationale: An emulsion is a dispersion that may be water in oil, or oil in water. An ointment is a homogeneous, viscous, semi-solid preparation. A lotion is a liquid for topical application that contains insoluble solids or liquids. A gel is a two-phase system containing extremely fine solid particles that, when mixed, is difficult to distinguish between its two phases – it is considered a semisolid form.

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A) Intra-articular B) Intracardiac C) Intra-arterial D) Intraperitoneal

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When the nervous system signals a muscle to contract, the ________ ion channels open

A) phosphorus B) actin C) sodium D) myosin

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