The function of the root hair plexus is to a. cause apocrine gland secretion into the hair follicle b. serve as a source for new epidermal cells for hair growth after the resting stage has passed c. bind the hair root to the dermis d. allow the hair to assist in touch sensation

All but one describes an effect of aging on the digestive system. a) decreased acid secretion b) decreased elasticity of stomach c) capacity to resist damage decreases d) food remains in stomach for less time

What kind of bond is created by the attraction between atomic particles of opposite charge? ionic bond hydrogen bond covalent bond nuclear bond

Which statement is not an accurate description of meiosis? a) meiosis produces offspring that are genetically diverse. b) meiosis produces offspring that are identical to the parent. c) in sexual reproduction half of the genetic material comes from the father (sperm) and half of the genetic material comes from the mother (egg). d) meiosis decreases the number of chromosomes by half so that when a sperm fertilizes an egg, the resulting zygote has the correct number of chromosomes.