A(n) __________ is an organ that allows exchange of nutrients between an embryo and its mother.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


placenta

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Molecular phylogenies have challenged this hypothesis and support the alternative hypothesis that they_____. A) are the sister group to the seed plants B) represent a grade rather than a monophyletic group C) have lost complex structures in this lineage D) represent a lineage that forms a monophyletic group with Lycophyta

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Discuss the evolution of the coelom and pseudocoelom. What advantages do coelomate animals have

over acoelomates? What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements concerning malignant melanoma is false?

a. It is the fastest growing (in number of incidents) form of skin cancer. b. It is the most lethal form of skin cancer. c. It is the third most common form of cancer in humans. d. Its highest incidence is in light-skinned individuals. e. It is caused by excessive exposure to UV irradiation.

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Second part of the small intestine___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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