The human body has about 10 bacterial cells for every eukaryotic cell. bacteria coat our skin, gut, and mouth. also present are protists, archaeans, and viruses. collectively, these organisms are our microbiota. for most members of our microbiota, our body provides their environment (or space to live). they, in turn, have no effect on us. this is an example of: predation. mutualism. commensalism. an antagonistic relationship.

The many volcanoes located along the edge of the pacific ocean make up the ring of fire. how does subduction play a role in the volcanic activity in the ring of fire?

Awoman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the brca1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance near the known mutation site. how should this woman be counseled? select one: a. she should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater than the general population but not as great as her sister’s risk. b. she should be informed that because she does not have the mutation, her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population. c. she should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options. d. she should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about screening

Vessels draining the myocardium of the heart, open primarily ,into which chamber?