Food Energy Flowing from One Organism to Another Within an Ecosystem

question 62

Multiple Choice

Food energy flowing from one organism to another within an ecosystem can be described as _________.

• A)The hydrologic cycle
• B)The food web
• C)The carbon cycle
• D)Photosynthesis
• E)Ecology

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Definitions:

Medulla

The medulla, often referred to as the medulla oblongata, is a section of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Meninges

The three membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and supporting the central nervous system.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back, carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain.