Biological Science

Chapter 39: Water and Electrolyte Balance in Animals

Figure Review

This is an on-line version of the green Figure Review questions and exercises included with many of the figures in your textbook. Each question includes the figure number from the book to help you complete the requested task. Use this version to quickly and easily submit your work to your instructor or teaching assistant.

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Figure 39.2
In parts (a) and (b) of the figure in your textbook (page 748), label whether each environment is hypotonic or hypertonic to the organism illustrated. Explain your conclusion.  

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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Figure 39.7
In desert grasshoppers, spiracles are located in a row along the underside of the abdomen. Why would this location help minimize water loss?  

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

 




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