Small Animals Such as Insects and Some Lizards Are Able

question 1

Multiple Choice

Small animals such as insects and some lizards are able to "walk on water." This ability is due to the

• A) strong bonds between oxygen and hydrogen atoms forming the water molecule.
• B) attraction among different water molecules due to the unequal attraction of electrons of hydrogen and oxygen in individual water molecules.
• C) bonds that form between two atoms that are oppositely charged.
• D) strong bonds that form between water molecules due to sharing of electrons in the same orbit.

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Definitions:

Deltoid

A big, triangular-shaped muscle that wraps around the shoulder joint, crucial for elevating the arm and enabling the shoulder's movement range.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle located in the upper arm that functions in flexing the elbow and supinating the forearm.

Serratus Anterior

The serratus anterior is a muscle of the thorax that helps in the movement and stabilization of the shoulder blade.

Transverse Abdominal

A muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall, important for stabilizing the core.