The cell membrane can be described most accurately as

A) permeable to most small molecules but impermeable to larger ones.
B) permeable to only larger molecules.
C) permeable to all molecules.
D) permeable to some molecules and impermeable to others.
E) impermeable to all polar molecules.


D) permeable to some molecules and impermeable to others.

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What type of reasoning did the pediatrician use to generate her prediction about Luke’s future growth in height?



A. Inductive reasoning
B. Applied theory
C. Deductive reasoning
D. Reductionism

Clarify Question
1. What is the key concept addressed by the question?
2. What type of thinking is required?
3. What key words does the question contain and what do they mean?

Gather Content
1. What do you know about different types of reasoning?How does it relate to the question?

Consider Possibilities
1. What other information is related to the question? Which information is most useful?

Choose Answer
1. •Given what you now know, what information and/or problem solving approach is most likely to
produce the correct answer?

Reflect on Process
1. Did your problem-solving process lead you to the correct answer? If not, where did the process break
down or lead you astray? How can you revise your approach to produce a more desirable result?

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Refer to the accompanying figure. The function of the structure labeled as 3 is to:

a. secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acids of the vagina.

b. produce a nutritive fluid for the sperm. c. provide a place for maturation and storage of sperm. d. secrete mucus that lubricates the penis. e. maintain sperm at a low body temperature

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What might cause a uniform population distribution?

A) Competition for resources B) The need to find a mate C) Scarce resources D) The need for a group to care for its offspring E) The need to hunt in a group

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The "rain shadow" effect occurs because:

A) air cools as it rises and drops most of its moisture on one side of the mountain, and then mostly dry air moves to the other side of the mountain. B) cool air masses warm as they move closer to the sun, dropping moisture on the west side of mountains. C) cloud shadows move from east to west, dropping moisture on the east of mountain ranges in the northern hemisphere. D) clouds don't drop moisture over mountain chains. E) precipitation patterns follow the tilt of Earth's axis.

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