Which of the following is a true statement? A
Atoms in liquids are farther apart than in solids.

B
Atoms in gases are closer together than in liquids.

C
Atoms in solids are farther apart than in liquids.

D
Atoms in solids, liquids and gases are all the same distance apart.

Which is a function of vascular tissue? a. to perform photosynthesis b. to transport water and nutrients c. to absorb minerals and sugar d. to interact with soil fungi

Adistinctive characteristic of mammals that is not observed in other vertebrates is

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)