The bacterium E. coli swims in a straight line, called a ________, for a few seconds; then it stops, tumbles, then swims away in a new direction.

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


run

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Which of the following is NOT part of the

initial response to cold temperature? a. vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels b. shivering c. muscle contractions d. shunting of the blood to the core regions of the body e. increased metabolism

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Which of the following is the probable basis for the

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It is a concern that avian flu could become a _____ with cases spread around multiple continents

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

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