1. Which statement is NOT true? a. Metals tend to lose electrons and form cations, or positive ions.

b. Nonmetals tend to gain electrons and form anions, or negative ions.

c. Ionic bond is formed between two metals or two nonmetals.

d. Ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

Chinese privet is a plant that is native to china. over 150 years ago, chinese privet was introduced to the united states as a fast-growing shrub that serves as an excellent privacy hedge. with no natural herbivore, chinese privet quickly established itself and spread in natural areas throughout the southeast and eastern seaboard of the united states. its dominance in these areas has jeopardized the survival of native plant species. chinese privet provides evidence that introducing non-native organisms can cause environmental damage integrated pest management strategies will not decrease chinese privet populations american gardeners can easily control the spread of chinese privet non-native plant species have type i survivorship curves

Which statement describes an endocrine function rather than an exocrine function? a. salivary glands release saliva into the mouth. b. sweat glands release sweat onto the skin c. the pineal gland releases melatonin into the blood. d. esophageal glands release mucus into the esophagus.

Which structure in the cardiovascular system connect arteries to veins?