Ingested Dietary Substances Must Cross Cell Membranes to Be Used

question 38

Multiple Choice

Ingested dietary substances must cross cell membranes to be used by the body,a process known as

• A)ingestion.
• B)digestion.
• C)absorption.
• D)elimination.

Comprehend the circumstances where withholding judgment on the plausibility of claims is appropriate.

Evaluate the impact of financial incentives on the trustworthiness of an expert's advice.

Recognize the role of confirmatory information in assessing the plausibility of claims and the potential for money to subvert objectivity.

Understand the specific historical redefinitions of the concept that "all men are created equal" and its implications for different racial groups.

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Definitions:

Ground Tissue System

The bulk of the primary plant body, consisting of three types of plant cells - parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma - which perform various functions including photosynthesis, storage, and support.

Epidermis

The outer layer of cells covering an organism, particularly the surface epithelium of the skin on the body of an animal.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

Plants

Multicellular organisms that primarily use photosynthesis for energy production and are a key part of the Earth's ecosystems.