The Voyage of the HMS Challenger Was the First Systematic

question 17

True/False

The voyage of the HMS Challenger was the first systematic sampling of biological specimens and chemical and physical properties of the ocean.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

A series of connected organs through which food passes, where it is digested, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is expelled.

Pancreatic Juice

A liquid secreted by the pancreas that contains digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to aid in digestion.

Bicarbonate Ions

are negatively charged ions that act as a buffer in blood and help maintain the body's pH balance.

Splenic Flexure

The part of the large intestine where the transverse colon turns downward on the left side of the body, near the spleen.