The major function of the placenta is to

(1) cushion the fetus so it won't be hurt when

the mother moves

(2) exchange food, oxygen, and waste between

mother and fetus

(3) store food for the fetus

(4) support the egg for the process of fertilization

Approximately how many different genes can be found in a human cell?

Which type of secretion enters the interstitial fluid and affects neighboring cells in the same tissue?

How are chunks of time in the geologic timeline organized?

The primary function of mucus in the stomach is to neutralize stomach acid. activate pepsinogen to pepsin. protect the stomach cells from gastric juices (e. g., HCl). emulsify fats.

Scientists such as Carl Sagan believed nuclear weapons posed a threat to the survival of humankind not only in terms of a nuclear war but the threat of the nuclear winter which would follow.

What the similarities between mid ocean ridge and trenches?

The majority of water found on Earth is: ice water vapor fresh water salt water

The countercurrent arrangement of the two limbs of the loop of Henle becomes a multiplier of electrolyte concentration due to which other characteristic? A. water permeability of the descending limbB. water impermeability of the ascending limbC.

Which of the following best explains why the latitude of a region influences its climate? A. The latitude of a region determines its proximity to the ocean. B. The latitude of a region determines the landforms present in the area. C.

Erosion occurs naturally but can be made worse by human activities. What types of human activities worsen the rate of soil erosion?