A Young Clownfish Is Just Returning to the Reef and Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

A young clownfish is just returning to the reef and is looking for an anemone to live in. He is currently 23 mm long. Which one would provide him with the best chances of survival?

• A) A large anemone with five residents that are 60 mm, 54 mm, 42 mm, 33 mm, and 24 mm long
• B) A small anemone with three residents that are 41 mm, 31 mm, and 25 mm long
• C) A medium anemone with three residents that are 54 mm, 45 mm, and 36 mm long
• D) A very small anemone with only one resident that is 27 mm long

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Definitions:

Acinar Cells

Cells in the pancreas that produce digestive enzymes, which are secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of food.

Gamma Cells

Gamma cells, often referred to in the context of the pancreas as pancreatic gamma cells, are a type of cell responsible for the regulation of certain hormones, although less commonly discussed compared to alpha and beta cells.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Liver

A vital organ in vertebrates that performs a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.