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While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they're structurally and functionally unique. Specialized projections called axons allow neurons to transmit electrical and chemical signals to other cells. Neurons can also receive these signals via rootlike extensions known as dendrites.v
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D. They float on convection currents in the mantle.
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correct option is A.
Succession is the process by which the structure of a particular community evolves over a specific period of time. There are two types of succession, primary and secondary succession. Primary succession is a type of succession that occurs in a place which is incapable of sustaining the growth of plants, that is, it usually occur on barren lands. All the options given above are examples of places for primary succession with the exception of option A.
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<u>Biofilms are</u> defined as complex communities of microorganisms that grow embedded in a self-produced polymeric organic matrix and adhered to a living or inert surface, and that can present a single microbial species or a range of different species
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The bacteria that form the biofilm are in what is called sessile form, exhibiting a phenotype different from those of the same cells in unicellular or free form (planktonic form) with respect to the growth rate and gene transcription (Donlan, 2002 ).
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The formation</u> of biofilms is an adaptive strategy of microorganisms, since growth in biofilm offers four important advantages: (I) protects microorganisms from the action of adverse agents, (II) increases the availability of nutrients for their growth, (III) facilitates the use of water, reducing the possibility of dehydration and (IV) enables the transfer of genetic material (DNA). All of these circumstances can increase your survival capabilities. As a consequence, <u>the usual methods of disinfection or the use of antibiotics are often ineffective against biofilm bacteria</u>.
In addition to the risk of contamination, the development of biofilms can interfere with different processes and cause damage to the equipment. In drinking water systems the formation of biofilms can obstruct the pipes reducing their speed and transport capacity causing an increase in energy consumption. The formation of biofilm in heat exchangers and cooling towers can reduce heat transfer and as a consequence its efficiency in the process. The formation of persistent biofilms on metal surfaces can cause corrosion due to acid production by bacteria.
If an individual has an <u>increased</u> rate of blood flow to the skin,such as would happen with emotion or alcohol consumption ,their skin takes on a <u>reddish</u> tinge.
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Our skin is provided with a large number of blood capillaries. These capillaries bring blood and nutrients to the layers of skin. Whenever vasodilation of these capillaries occur, the blood flow to the skin increases and the skin gets a reddish tinge.
During an emotional upsurge such as embarrassment causes the adrenal glands to release adrenaline.
Adrenaline as well as alcohol vasodilates the blood vessels and increases the flow of blood to the skin. Hence, the skin gets a reddish tinge.
