The major function of the large intestine is to
A) neutralize chyme.
B) reabsorb water.
C) make bile.
D) digest food.
E) produce digestive enzymes.
B
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a. only target cells allow the steroid hormone to cross the plasma membrane b. nontarget cells have a steroid hormone response element encoded in their DNA c. only target cells have the correct receptor in their cytosol to bind to the hormone d. nontarget cells lack the genes found in target cells e. only target cells have the genes that steroid hormones activate
Our closest extinct relative is
a. Homo erectus b. Homo habilis c. Homo neanderthalensis d. Australopithecus afarensis e. Australopithecus africanus
Proteins assist the human body in which of the following ways?
A. chemical signaling B. fighting off infections C. chemical reactions D. all of the above
A developing nation with a rapidly increasing population is reaching its carrying capacity. What change(s) could allow it to increase its carrying capacity? (Check all that apply.)A) A cultural shift to eating less meatB) Education for womenC) Greater yield from agricultural cropsD) Increased availability of birth controlE) Water treatment plants
What will be an ideal response?