A Primary Function of Amniotic Fluid Is To

question 42

Multiple Choice

A primary function of amniotic fluid is to:

• A) Provide nourishment to the fetus
• B) Provide protection for the fetus
• C) Remove waste products from the fetus
• D) Facilitate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange

Recognize the defensive mechanisms of cnidarians, specifically nematocysts.

Identify relationships among protists and their closest animal relatives.

Understand the distinctive features of various animal phyla, including molluscs, annelids, arthropods, and echinoderms.

Describe the locomotion and circulatory systems of earthworms and other annelids.

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Definitions:

Botanist

A scientist who studies plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.

Apical Meristem

The growth region in plants located at the tips of roots and shoots, where cells divide actively, leading to elongation.

Growing Root

The part of a plant that typically grows downward into the soil, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.

Cell Division

A process by which a cell divides into two or more cells, a fundamental aspect of the life cycle in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.