What is the single-most important determinant of the efficiency of locomotion among all animals?

A) Surface area
B) Shape
C) Body size
D) Frictional drag


Answer: C

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Ingestion of too much alcohol results in which of the following?

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The following is a list of tissue layers of the digestive tract. What is the correct order from lumen to external surface?(1) Muscularis externa(2) Muscularis mucosa(3) Serosa(4) Lamina propria(5) Submucosa

A. 3, 4, 5, 2, 1 B. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3 C. 2, 5, 4, 1, 3 D. 4, 5, 2, 1, 3 E. 4, 2, 5, 1, 3

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Anticipation of eating food causes an increase in secretion of gastric juice. This phase of gastric secretion is called the ________ phase.

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