Which of the following creates the best hypothesis about how a single change to your food choices can affect every level of organization in your body. If I consume more water daily, it will affect __________. a.my cells by faster transportation of materials b.my tissues by keeping neurons expanded and therefore functional c.my organs and organ systems by increasing oxygen and nutrient flow to the brain d.my whole body by staying focused on the task at hand e.all of the answers are correct

Which of the following creates the best hypothesis about how a single change to your food choices can affect every level of organization in your body. If I consume more water daily, it will affect __________. a.my cells by faster transportation of materials b.my tissues by keeping neurons expanded and therefore functional c.my organs and organ systems by increasing oxygen and nutrient flow to the brain d.my whole body by staying focused on the task at hand e.all of the answers are correct

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter16: The Body's System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11RQ: Which of the following statements is not true? a. Essential nutrients can be synthesized by the...

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