What Is the Term for a Homogeneous Mixture in Which

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Multiple Choice

What is the term for a homogeneous mixture in which the dispersed particles range from 1 to 100 nm in diameter?

• A)colloid
• B)saturated solution
• C)supersaturated solution
• D)true solution
• E)none of the above

Explain the mechanisms by which the body regulates temperature and maintains thermal balance.

Outline the process of thermoregulation in both ectotherms and endotherms.

Describe the structural adaptations that assist organisms in maintaining homeostasis.

Identify and discuss factors that increase the risk of developing cancer.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress.

Kidneys

Vital organs in vertebrates responsible for filtering blood, removing waste products, and regulating fluid balance.

Testes/Ovaries

The primary reproductive organs in males (testes) and females (ovaries), responsible for producing gametes and sex hormones.

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), crucial in regulating metabolism, energy generation, and child growth.