In which year other than 2011 did the conditions not seem conducive to a rapid growth rate?
a. 2009
b. 2010
c. 2011
d. 2012
A
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a. collagen fibers enlarge as they change from dehydrated to hydrated shape b. areolar tissue soaks up excess fluid in an inflamed area c. reticular connective tissue invades the area d. adipose cells enlarge by pinocytosis
An old pine tree in the front yard is beginning to die as the neighborhood deciduous trees have grown. Why might this be?
A) Deciduous trees have depleted the soil of nutrients. B) The pine tree is shade intolerant. C) The pine tree has depleted the soil of nutrients. D) Deciduous trees are shade intolerant.
In 1891, August Weismann reported an experiment in which he cut the tails off 10 mice in each of 19 consecutive generations. The expected result is:
a. after the first generation of amputation, the progeny are born with no tails. b. offspring are born with progressively shorter tails in each generation. c. offspring are born with tails that are the same length as their parents for a few generations, but subsequent generations of offspring have shorter tails. d. all generations of offspring have tails of approximately the same length.
What is the main function of the small intestine?
a. to absorb water b. to digest fats c. to absorb nutrients d. to kill bacteria