Match the Following Structures with Their Functions

question 81

Multiple Choice

Match the following structures with their functions.
-organ where most digestion occurs

• A)pancreas
• B)pylorus
• C)rectum
• D)small intestine
• E)stomach

Identify the types of competition and their ecological consequences.

Understand the role of herbivory in ecosystem dynamics.

Recognize the importance of parasitism and its effects on host populations.

Comprehend the mutualistic relationships between organisms and their ecological implications.

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Definitions:

Lipid-Soluble Hormones

Hormones that can easily pass through cell membranes because they are soluble in lipids, allowing them to directly interact with cells’ internal mechanisms.

Cholesterol

A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, necessary for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D.

Steroids

Organic compounds with four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration, important in biology, chemistry, and medicine.

Nucleic Acid Derivatives

Molecules derived from nucleic acids, such as nucleotides, which play essential roles in genetic information storage and energy transfer.