Which of the following describes one difference between skeletal muscles and cardiac muscles?

The correct answer is B. When a volcano erupts, it releases built-up pressure and gases, similar to the fizzing of a can of soda when opened. Both involve the release of pressure and trapped substances, leading to an outward expulsion of materials.

The correct answer is B. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates blood calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from bones, reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys, and absorption of calcium in the intestines. Norepinephrine, growth hormone, and melatonin do not play a primary role in calcium regulation.

The correct answer is A. The endocardium is the innermost layer of tissue that lines the interior surfaces of the heart, providing a smooth surface for blood flow. The myocardium is the middle muscular layer, the pericardium is the outer protective sac, and the epicardium is the outermost layer covering the heart.

The correct answer is B. Gray matter in the brain primarily consists of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons. It is involved in information processing and integration.

The correct answer is A. Increasing the surface area of a solid reactant by grinding it to a powder exposes more particles to the reactants, enhancing their chances of colliding and increasing the reaction rate. The other options would generally decrease the rate of the reaction.

The correct answer is D. The typical pathway of blood flow involves arteries branching into arterioles, which further branch into capillaries, facilitating the exchange of nutrients and gases with the organ's tissues.

The correct answer is C. The digestive system is responsible for breaking down complex food molecules, including proteins, into simpler components such as amino acids that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

The correct answer is B. The phenotypic ratio of 50% green pods and 50% yellow pods indicates that the genotype of the parent with green pods is heterozygous (Gg), and the genotype of the parent with yellow pods is homozygous recessive (gg). The cross would be Gg x gg.

The correct answer is B. Facilitated diffusion is the passive movement of molecules, including water, across a membrane with the help of specific transport proteins. Water moves through specialized channels called aquaporins during facilitated diffusion.

The correct answer is C. Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes that break down cellular waste, debris, and foreign materials through intracellular digestion.