Briefly Describe Accommodations That a Cell Must Make If It

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Essay

Briefly describe accommodations that a cell must make if it maintains a large, spherical shape, such as a human egg cell. Then, describe what changes to shape a large cell could make to increase its surface area and explain why these shape changes are advantageous to the cell.

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Definitions:

Gland

An organ in the body that secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

Prediabetes

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes, indicating a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Fasting Blood Glucose

A test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood after an individual has not eaten for at least 8 hours, used to diagnose diabetes and other conditions.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland, which produces steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone.