The salinity of seawater at the poles is:
a. high due to evaporation.
b. low due to precipitation.
c. high due to freezing.
d. low due to river input.
e. similar to the open ocean.
C
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A) 10 B) 25 C) 50 D) 100
Living cells maintain biochemical reactions far from equilibrium conditions. They do this by
constantly manipulating the concentrations of reactants and products. Why is it important that a state far from equilibrium be maintained? What will be an ideal response?
Inflammation begins when mast cells in tissue release __________, which increases blood flow and also makes capillaries leaky to phagocytes and plasma proteins.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).