The erector spinae muscles comprise the intermediate layer of the deep (intrinsic) muscles of the back. They extend on either side of the vertebral column, between the base of the cranium superiorly and pelvis inferiorly. What erector spinae muscles do? All of the erector spinae muscles work bilaterally to extendRead More →
The type 2 cells of the alveoli produce surfactant, which reduces surface tension to keep the alveoli open for gas exchange. What does type II alveolar cells do? Four major functions have been attributed to alveolar type II cells: (1) synthesis and secretion of surfactant; (2) xenobiotic metabolism; (3) transepithelialRead More →
The responsibility of changing the light bulb usually falls on the tenant, but there are exceptions for more complicated bulb changes. Do tenants pay for light globes? Tenants are responsible for minor maintenance including replacing light bulbs, cleaning windows, dusting, removing cobwebs and routine garden maintenance such as watering, mowingRead More →
Apical meristems give rise to the primary plant body and are responsible for the extension of the roots and shoots. Lateral meristems are known as secondary meristems because they are responsible for secondary growth, or increase in stem girth and thickness. Which of the following meristem is responsible for secondaryRead More →
Courts sometimes order restitution in order to provide victims of crimes with compensation. Although state law may vary, generally restitution does not have a statute of limitations. Can restitution be forgiven? You can go to the court directly and ask the judge to forgive (“vacate” or “dismiss”) or reduce yourRead More →
Appointed by the exercise planning team leader, the lead evaluator oversees all facets of the evaluation. The lead evaluator is charged with developing evaluation requirements, data collection methods, and corresponding tools and documentation to be used during the exercise. What role does the exercise planning team leader take during anRead More →
Regolith is the layer of broken and unconsolidated rock and soil material that forms the surface of the land and covers the bedrock nearly everywhere. How is regolith transformed into soil? Weathering processes transform hard fresh rock into friable weathered rock, which is then physically disrupted to become soil. TheseRead More →
The Product Owner develops a Prioritized Product Backlog which contains a prioritized list of business and project requirements written in the form of Epic(s), which are high level User Stories. The Prioritized Product Backlog is based on three primary factors: value, risk and uncertainty, and dependencies. What is product backlogRead More →
The bacteria digest the milk sugar (lactose), producing lactic acid as a result. Lactic acid causes the casein to curdle, or separate into lumps, and gives the milk a sour smell. … Then an enzyme called rennet is added to curdle the milk. Which anaerobic bacteria help in curdling ofRead More →
The U.S. Department of State manages America’s relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. U.S. diplomats and Civil Service professionals carry out the President’s foreign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world. Who are the key players in foreign policy? -TheRead More →