There are ________ species of mosses worldwide.

A. 10
B. 100
C. 9,500
D. 800


Answer: C

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Electron microscopes differ from light microscopes in that

A. electrons replace light. B. electromagnets replace glass lenses. C. resolution is higher. D. magnification is higher. E. All of the choices are correct.

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Results from lab tests reveal abnormally high endogenous hormone levels, and you suspect a possible tumor. What regions will you ask the MRI technician to focus on?  

 Cushing's syndrome causes weight gain, excessive sweating, and muscle weakness. It can result from either the production of abnormally high levels of cortisol by the body, or overuse of glucocorticosteroid drugs. You are an endocrinologist working with a Cushing's syndrome patient. She is on hormonal birth control pills and takes an occasional ibuprofen. A.  hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and adrenal cortex B.   adrenal cortex only C.   hypothalamus and posterior pituitary D.  anterior and posterior pituitary Clarify Question What is the key concept addressed by the question? What type of thinking is required? Gather Content What do you already know about cortisol? What other information is related to the question? Choose Answer Given what you now know, what information is most likely to produce the correct answer? Reflect on Process Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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This is another class of intermediate filaments found in epithelial cells:

A. keratin B. myosin C. tubulin D. amino acids E. actin

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