The surfaces of leaves contain guard cells that open and close the stomata. What is the primary function of the guard cells?

They control the loss of heat produced by the plant.

They control the loss of water through transpiration.

They control the loss of carbon dioxide used during respiration.

They control the loss of sugars produced during photosynthesis

For a patient with the following pes statement and interventions, which would be the most appropriate monitoring and evaluating data? pes statement: inadequate calcium intake related to food and nutrition related knowledge deficit as evidenced by statements that the only dietary source of calcium is milk and she believes that she is lactose intolerant. patient’s nutrition prescription is for a diet providing 1200 mg calcium per day. patient was provided with in-depth nutrition education on alternative dietary and supplement sources of calcium. a. calcium intake (at subsequent visit) b. knowledge assessment by asking patient to identify food sources from menus and shopping list (at the end of the current visit) c. serum calcium (at next visit) d. both a and b e. both a and c

0.09 moles of sodium sulfate in 12 ml of solution

Which of the following natural processes is most likely to support the formation of an underwater sinkhole? a pollution buildup from deposited minerals b limestone cave collapsing due to changes in sea level c erosion of large amounts of sand moved by ocean waves d oxidation of rock formed by chemical weathering