The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane toward solutes is called
A) distillation. B) depolarization.
C) osmosis. D) filtration.
C
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Substances used to kill and control weeds are called
A) herbicides. B) antimicrobials. C) organophosphates. D) antibiotics.
Mrs. Juarez is diagnosed with cirrhosis and has developed ascites. Her appetite is poor and she is losing weight. The nurse realizes that she is at risk for malnutrition and encourages Mrs. Juarez to:
a. eat four to six times per day. b. try to eat three large meals per day. c. consume a liquid nutrition supplement with each meal. d. drink more fruit juice.
When making a bran muffin
a. some lumps in the batter are desirable. b. the likelihood of tunnels is reduced by utilizing whole-grain flours or flours other than all-purpose. c. the bran cuts gluten strands and interferes with its development, contributing to tenderness. d. undermixing may result in a crumbly or low-volume muffin. e. all of the above answers are correct
Which stimulus would be least likely to trigger the letdown reflex?
a. release of oxytocin due to suckling b. hearing a baby cry c. sexual arousal d. release of prolactin-inhibiting factor from the hypothalamus e. thinking about nursing