What field of science studies life's origin and distribution in the universe?

a. Geology
b. Herpetology
c. Biology
d. Astrobiology
e. Ornithology


d

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Nociceptors can respond to nearby tissue damage by sensing cytosolic factors released by damaged cells. Such "algogenic agents" can cause pain sensation even in the absence of tissue damage. What might be a practical use for such an agent?  

A.  a nonlethal riot control measure B.  an anesthetic drug C.  a treatment for damaged tissue D.  a tasty food additive 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 nociceptors? 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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The choice of whether a particular organism belongs to the experimental group or the control group should be based

on

a. age. b. size. c. chance. d. history. e. gender.

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Draw a diagram of a typical neuron, label its parts, and list the function of each labeled structure. What will be an ideal response?

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Antiphagocytic factors produced by microorganisms include all of the following EXCEPT

A) leukocidins. B) capsules. C) erythrocytes. D) resistance to digestion by white blood cells.

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