Certain Nutrients Are Considered "Essential" in the Diets of Some

question 25

Multiple Choice

Certain nutrients are considered "essential" in the diets of some animals because

• A) only those animals use those nutrients.
• B) the nutrients are subunits of important polymers.
• C) these animals are not able to synthesize these nutrients.
• D) the nutrients are necessary coenzymes.
• E) only certain foods contain them.

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Structures within the inner ear that are key to the body's vestibular system, aiding in balancing and sensing orientation in three-dimensional space.

Equilibrium Receptors

Specialized sensory receptors that help maintain balance by detecting changes in head position and motion.

Hearing Receptors

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert sound waves into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.

Communicating Chambers

Connected spaces allowing for the transfer or exchange of fluids or gases, often used in scientific and medical contexts.