The White, Sticky, Toxic Liquid That Runs Through Extracellular Canals

question 125

Multiple Choice

The white, sticky, toxic liquid that runs through extracellular canals and is particularly common in plants of the milkweed family is called:

• A)filament.
• B)nectar.
• C)alkaloid.
• D)latex.
• E)tannin.

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Definitions:

Thick and Opaque

Descriptive terms indicating something dense and not allowing light to pass through, often used in reference to materials or fluids.

Cerumen Impaction

The accumulation and hardening of earwax in the external ear canal, which can lead to hearing loss and discomfort.

Middle Ear Infection

An acute or chronic inflammatory condition of the middle ear, typically caused by bacteria or viruses, and characterized by pain, possible hearing loss, and fluid accumulation.

Recruitment

In medicine, the term often relates to the process of engaging and enrolling individuals into clinical trials or studies; in a broader sense, it refers to the act of attracting and hiring individuals for specific roles or positions.