For heart muscles to beat in a coordinated rhythm ions must move from one cell to the next through ____.

A. gap junctions
B. hemidesmosomes
C. focal adhesions
D. adherens junctions
E. desmosomes


A. gap junctions

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In order for the cell to be able to input energy into necessary endergonic reactions, energy-generating processes such as photosynthesis, fermentation, and respiration are used to produce ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In the diagram, which of the following is true?



A. Both diagrams show developmental sequences occurring in the same animal.
B. Both diagrams show blastulae.
C. Diagram II shows gastrulation in a bird.
D. Diagram I shows gastrulation in a frog.
E. Diagram I shows gastrulation in a mammal and diagram II shows gastrulation in a reptile.

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The outer layer of the skin is composed of protective____ epithelium

a. simple squamous b. simple cuboidal c. stratified columnar d. simple columnar e. stratified squamous

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A covalent bond is formed between an anion and a cation.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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