What important resource do Schwann cells and oligodendrocytes provide to neurons?  

A.  oxygen
B.  nutrients
C.  physical strength from microtubules
D.  Ca2+ currents
E.  insulating layers of membrane


E.  insulating layers of membrane

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What features characterize the dialyzer used in hemodialysis? Check all that apply.

_____ Diffusion is minimized. _____ Surface area is substantial. _____ Countercurrent exchange is utilized. _____ The function is similar to the capillaries of the body.

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When seeds are removed from strawberries, fruit growth is stopped. This suggests the seeds contain which of the following hormones?  

A.  ethylene B.  auxin C.  strigolactones D.  oligosaccharides E.  gibberellins Clarify Question · What is the key concept addressed by the question? · What type of thinking is required? · What key words does the question contain and what do they mean? Gather Content · What do you already know about the relationship between seeds and fruit? How does it relate to the question? Consider Possibilities · What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful? Choose Answer · Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach 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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During transcription, at the point where the DNA strand being copied has an adenine, _______________ is added to the mRNA.

a cytosine an adenine a thymine a guanine a uracil

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