What are the functions of the female reproductive system? The main function of the female reproductive system is to produce eggs (ova) to be fertilised, and to provide the space and conditions to allow a baby to develop. In order for this to happen, the female reproductive system also has the structures necessary to allow […]

Does the skeletal system include muscles? The musculoskeletal system is made up of the body’s bones (the skeleton), muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together. Its primary functions include supporting the body, allowing motion, and protecting vital organs. Which function is true of the skeletal […]

What is the inheritance pattern for this genetic disorder? What are the different ways in which a genetic condition can be inherited? Inheritance pattern Examples Autosomal dominant Huntington disease, Marfan syndrome Autosomal recessive cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease X-linked dominant fragile X syndrome X-linked recessive hemophilia, Fabry disease What inheritance pattern is depicted in the […]

What term is used to describe the interacting system of living things and their environment? An ecosystem includes all the living organisms and nonliving components that interact within a given area. How organisms interact with their environment? In all these environments, organisms interact and use available resources, such as food, space, light, heat, water, air, […]

Which is the significance of the apical meristem? The apical meristem, also known as the “growing tip,” is an undifferentiated meristematic tissue found in the buds and growing tips of roots in plants. Its main function is to trigger the growth of new cells in young seedlings at the tips of roots and shoots and […]

Which vegetable is found in chicken divan? broccoli Why is it called chicken divan? Chicken Divan is a chicken casserole usually served with broccoli and Mornay sauce. It was named after the place of its invention, the Divan Parisien Restaurant in the New York City Chatham Hotel where it was served as the signature dish […]

What sex chromosome does a son inherit from his mother? X chromosome What sex chromosome does a son inherit from his father? Y chromosome What sex-linked traits are inherited? And in humans this is the X or the Y chromosomes. And so some of the more familiar sex-linked traits are hemophilia, red-green color blindness, congenital […]

Why is it important for a microscope to be Parfocal? It is helpful for a microscope to be parfocal because the user does not have to adjust the focus when changing the power of magnification. What is Parfocal and why is it important? A parfocal zoom lens maintains focus as the focal point changes and […]

What are the three most common Tropisms? While there are several forms of tropism, we’ll just focus on three key types: phototropism, geotropism and thigmatropism. What are Tropisms caused by? A tropism is a growth toward or away from a stimulus. Common stimuli that influence plant growth include light, gravity, water, and touch. Plant hormones, […]

In which body regions are lymph nodes most abundant? The lymphatic vessels begin as open-ended capillaries, which feed into larger and larger lymphatic vessels, and eventually empty into the bloodstream by a series of ducts. Along the way, the lymph travels through the lymph nodes, which are commonly found near the groin, armpits, neck, chest, […]