In flatworms, the action of ciliated __________ draws interstitial fluid into a system of tubes that

delivers it to the body surface. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


flame cells

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In a direct ELISA test to screen for drugs in a patient's urine, what is the third step in the test process?

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Gram stain is used to distinguish between different

(a) bacteria. (b) protistans. (c) dinoflagellates. (d) all of the above.

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Honeybees must maintain specific temperatures to thrive. On hot days, the hive can quickly

overheat, so some bees will stand near the entrance and fan their wings to provide cool air currents into the hive. In winter, honeybees cluster together in their hives and vibrate their wings in a form of shivering to generate heat and maintain the hive at a constant temperature. This heating and cooling is a form of

a. homeostasis. b. evolution. c. competition. d. homology

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