Phytoplankton use body size to keep afloat because a small body size ________ surface-area to volume ratio and ________ their frictional resistance.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


increases; increases

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A. He would be unable to produce all the liquid components of semen. B. He would have high levels of mutation within his mature sperm. C. He would have difficulty getting and/or sustaining an erection. D. He would have a low sperm count due to decreased spermatogenesis.

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The __________ secretes aldosterone, which targets

the kidney, and __________, the stress hormone. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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How do terrestrial animals prevent toxic accumulation of ammonia in their tissues?

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