A flower's parts are modified ____ that develop from a receptacle.

A. epidermal cells
B. asexual organs
C. regions of a stem
D. leaves
E. ovaries


Answer: D

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A) the rib muscles and diaphragm contract, increasing the lung volume B) the volume of the alveoli increases as smooth muscles contract C) gas flows from a region of lower pressure to a region of higher pressure D) pulmonary muscles contract and pull on the outer surface of the lungs E) a positive respiratory pressure is created when the diaphragm relaxes

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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