Which List Represents the Correct Order of Structures from Outside

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which list represents the correct order of structures from outside to inside in the stem of a vascular plant?

• A) stele, cortex, epidermis, pith
• B) epidermis, pith, cortex, stele
• C) cortex, stele, pith, epidermis
• D) epidermis, cortex, stele, pith
• E) stele, epidermis, pith, cortex

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays motor and sensory signals to the cerebral cortex.

Gene Methylation

A chemical modification of DNA that can affect gene expression, often by silencing genes, and plays a role in cellular differentiation and disease.

Prenatal Stress

Refers to stress experienced by a pregnant individual, which can impact fetal development and result in long-term effects on the child.

Dendritic Field

The area covered by the dendrites of a single neuron, crucial for receiving synaptic inputs from other neurons.