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In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?
primary or secondary consumers |
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secondary or tertiary consumers |
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secondary consumers or scavengers |
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primary or tertiary consumers |
Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.
Menstruation occurs when:
the zygote is formed |
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the ovum becomes fertilized |
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the fetus is formed |
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the ovum fails to become fertilized |
If the ovum fails to become fertilized, the lining of the uterus sloughs off during menstruation. From puberty to menopause, this cycle of menstruation repeats monthly (except during pregnancy).
Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?
epiglottis |
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trachea |
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pharynx |
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nasal cavity |
After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.
Which of the following represents the largest value?
1 mL |
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1 cL |
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1 ML |
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1 kL |
Mega (M) is 106, kilo (k) is 103, centi (c) is 10-2, milli (m) is 10-3 so 1 ML represents the largest value.
As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:
fat |
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protein |
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sugars |
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starches |
The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.