During permineralization, a bone will A
trap a decomposer.

B
be destroyed by sun.

C
be exposed to scavengers.

D
be slowly filled in with minerals.

When is your respiration rate likely to change? a. when your intestines are digesting b. when your cells have too much glucose c. when your cells need more oxygen d. when your liver is working after a meal

African penguins, which inhabit the coasts of southern africa, were classified as an endangered species in 2010. two significant threats to their survival are ecosystem damage from oil spills and overfishing by humans. overfishing depletes the food supply of african penguins. the best method to reduce the threat of overfishing would be to . the risk of oil spills could be reduced by increasing the use of , which should oil consumption. if an oil spill does occur, could be used to remove the oil so the ecosystem may more quickly recover.

Which statement describes a way in which the digestive and excretory systems work together? a. the nephrons absorb nutrients from food going to the large intestine. b. the excretory system balances blood gases in the small intestine. c. the intestinal villi filter blood and send wastes to the bladder. d. the excretory system balances the salts and water obtained from digested food