Read the sentence from the passage and the dictionary entry. Then, answer the question that follows. Some sharks live up to this perception, but some have flat, boxy teeth, which they use to crush hard shells.

perception (n) the way a person thinks about something. Synonyms-wisdom, insight, understanding, awareness

Why did the author most likely choose to use the word perception instead of one of its synonyms? What is the connotation of the word in the sentence?

Which describes radioactive decay of a substance

Part a - prefixes, roots, and suffixes match these prefixes, suffixes and roots to their meanings. phospho- angio- -uria -tropic -phag- a. the word root means blood or lymph vessels. b. the word root means urine. c. the word root means feeding or eating. d. the word root means phosphate or phosphorus. e. the word root means attracted specifically to the specified organ or tissue. part b – match these vocabulary terms to their meanings. gonadotropic polyuria angiotensin ii polyphagia phosphodiesterase upon the release of renin, is produced and stimulates vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone. fsh and lh are examples of hormones, which target the ovaries or testes. an enzyme that degrades second messengers like camp or cgmp is . overproduction of urine, or , is a sign of diabetes mellitus. overeating, or , is a sign associated with diabetes mellitus.

What occurs to the cell during mitosis