A diagram of the human digestive system is shown below. Removing which organ would have the smallest impact on digestion, absorption, and elimination? (Assume the system will remain connected if a large organ is removed.)
A. Esophagus
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine

Adrug is tested in the laboratory and is found to create holes in both mitochondrial membranes. scientists suspect that the drug will be harmful to human cells because it will inhibit a) the citric acid cycle. b) oxidative phosphorylation. c) glycolysis. d) the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.

As you sit in the library with your friend studying for your weekly quiz on the integumentary system, you come upon an article about the hazards of prolonged exposure to the sun's rays. your curious nature leads you to research the subject further. you're fascinated to learn that minimal exposure to the sun allows you skin to manufacture vitamin d, which is important to maintain homeostasis. you also read that although sunscreen can protect you from the ultraviolet (uv) rays of the sun, some medications can actually increase a person's sensitivity to the sunlight.

Which of the following describes the rooting reflex? a. a newborn turns the face toward a touch on the cheek in search of food. b. a newborn will automatically suck on objects placed in the mouth like a bottle. c. newborn immersed in water will display something like movement. d. newborn curls a hand around an object that touches the palm