Why Is the Existence of Food Webs Important Even Though

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Multiple Choice

Why is the existence of food webs important even though food chains also exist?

• A)Food webs address the activities of consumers, whereas food chains address the activities of producers.
• B)Food chains describe all aspects of interactions within a community, whereas food webs tell us what organisms eat and which are eaten by other organisms.
• C)Food webs are smaller groupings than food chains. Food chains allow us to look at the overall picture, whereas food webs provide specific directional information.
• D)Food webs tie together many more organisms than a food chain does. If one organism in a food chain disappears, a food web may allow the organisms in the chain to survive based on their interactions with other organisms.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A collection of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs.

Ductless Glands

Glands that release their secretions, such as hormones, directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts, also known as endocrine glands.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells of tissues, providing a medium through which nutrients and wastes can exchange between blood and cells.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland that secretes hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and reproduction.