paracrine signals use ________ for communication

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


local secretions

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Even though the U.S. tuna fishing industry is actively trying to avoid catching dolphins, there is still a big dolphin catch by foreign tuna fishers

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You are a microbiologist working with a new species of bacteria thriving in soil at 15°C. In the lab, you find this bacterium adjusts well to growth at 37°C

If this bacterium were "typical," what changes would you expect to find in the fatty acid composition of the membrane as the bacteria undergo homeoviscous adaption? What will be an ideal response?

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Secondary succession occurs

a. after a fire. b. on a new sand dune. c. on bare rock. d. immediately after the formation of a man-made lake. e. on a newly-formed volcanic island.

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Low body temperature triggers adaptive responses to conserve heat. Once the integrating center detects that body temperature has risen, it will decrease these responses. What is this an example of?

A. Adaptation B. Positive feedback C. Negative feedback D. Acclimatization

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