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Shannon is making a Venn diagram to organize the characteristics of cell walls and cell membranes. Which pair of characteristics both belong in the two areas of the Venn diagram that do not intersect?

A
helps with communication; contains mostly cellulose
B
contains mostly cellulose; forms the outer layer of animal cells
C
is found in plant cells; is found in animal cells
D
is semipermeable; found in animal cells
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The data in the graph are the result of a paramecium being placed in a hypertonic salt solution.Based on the data in the graph, which would most likely happen if the paramecium were placed in distilled water?

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A
The contractions would increase.
B
The contractions would decrease.
C
The contractions would cease altogether.
D
The contractions would establish dynamic equilibrium.
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Which organelles are not found in plant cells?

A
vacuoles
B
mitochondria
C
chloroplasts
D
centrioles
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A patient is in need of hydration. Which type of solution are the patient’s cells most likely in?

A
hypotonic
B
hypertonic
C
isotonic
D
osmotic
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The body obtains sugar from food. Which system most directly affects blood sugar levels?

A
respiratory
B
muscular
C
circulatory
D
digestive
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Which organ systems work together to help the body shiver in order to maintain homeostasis?

A
circulatory and respiratory
B
nervous and muscular
C
circulatory and muscular
D
respiratory and nervous
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Which refers to the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite changing external conditions?

A
differentiation
B
self-renewal
C
homeostasis
D
specialization
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The brain and spinal cord work together so the body can receive signals and react to the environment. What is the spinal cord?

A
a cell
B
a tissue
C
an organ
D
an organ system
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Which homeostatic process is characterized by the diffusion of only water molecules?

A
active transport
B
osmosis
C
passive transport
D
dynamic equilibrium
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Which is a function of the cell membrane?

A
performs photosynthesis
B
controls what enters and leaves the cell
C
produces proteins
D
provides energy to the cell

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