Most of the absorption of nutrients (besides water) takes place in the ________
A) esophagus
B) small intestine
C) stomach
D) large intestine
B
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A. opening of the stomata in the leaves to allow more carbon dioxide to enter. B. closing of the stele in the roots. C. bending of the petioles on the leaves. D. opening the Casparian strips in the roots. E. closing of the stomata in the leaves to limit transpiration.
Two patients developed endophthalmitis within 24 hours after corneal transplant surgery. Streptococcus pneumoniae was isolated from conjunctival swabs of the affected eyes of both patients and from the supply of packing that was used to cover the eyes after surgery. This is an example of __________.
A) vehicle transmission B) contact transmission C) a nosocomial infection D) airborne transmission
Which tissue stores fat?
A. Connective tissue B. Muscle tissue C. Adipose tissue D. Hepatic cells
A specific wavelength of UVA can be used to treat
A) swimmer's ear. B) RMSF. C) acne. D) cat scratch disease. E) bacteremia.