Maintaining homeostasis of osmolality of the bodily fluids is important because:
What will be an ideal response?
Neural activity is dependent upon the proper concentration of ions
Cells can be damaged by shrinking or swelling
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Which of the following is a fitness trade-off (compromise)?
A) In some hornbill species, the male helps seal the female in a tree with her nest until the young are ready to fledge. B) Hummingbirds are the best pollinators of certain flowers, but bees are the best pollinators for orchids. C) The strong, thick beak of a woodpecker helps it find insects in trees. D) Turtle shells provide protection but are heavy and burdensome when moving.
Many people hope that they will one day be able to travel into space for extended periods of time. What are the health risks to the bones and muscles of those people interested in such "space vacations"?
What will be an ideal response?
The jumping of a nerve impulse from one node of Ranvier to the next is known as ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is distinct from other autoimmune disorders because
A) it is also a hypersensitivity disorder. B) it involves an antibody response. C) multiple organs and tissues are affected. D) it may be triggered by an infection. E) there is a genetic predisposition.