Membranes that have a higher osmotic pressure on one side, tend to _____.
A) repel water
B) draw water towards that side
C) repel water from that side
D) stop the movement of water
Ans: B) draw water towards that side
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a. It causes a heart murmur. b. It is an autoimmune disease. c. It is triggered by a streptococcus bacterium. d. The heart conduction system is disrupted. e. The heart valves become inflamed and scarred.
Which of the following best summarizes the principle of complementarity of structure and function?
A) function follows structure B) form follows function C) structure drives function D) maintenance of a stable internal environment
Maureen is hiking in the cold, and to maintain homeostasis her body begins to
A. vasodilate vessels in her head and neck. B. increase heat loss from the skin. C. reduce her blood pressure. D. release chemicals to initiate a high fever. E. shiver.
In the optic ________ the visual fields of the axons are all ipsilateral.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).