How do geologists know about the inside of the earth?
a) they have drilled holes into the earth and sent sensors down to its center
b) they study very large canyons that have been uplifted from the center of the earth
c) they study the movement of earthquake waves throughout the earth
d) they study the movement of water waves in the ocean
e) they have built a ship that can dig into the earth and take a team of scientists to its center
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Which of th following best describes how genes produce traits in an organism?

Ms. w, a 21-year-old woman, came into a clinic after suffering a deep laceration on her foot while walking barefoot around her yard. the wound was cleaned, sutured, and bandaged, and she was released to return home after receiving tetanus antitoxoid. within 72 hours, the wound area was red and swollen, the suture line was dark in color, and it was accompanied by severe throbbing pain. ms. w had a high fever, her heart felt like it was racing, and she was finding it hard to concentraten even on simple tasks. she returned to the clinic and was immediately taken to the hospital. following lab tests, a diagnosis of acute necrotizing fasciitis was made. discussion questions 1. explain why ms. w. received a tetanus antitoxoid before leaving the hospital. (see chapters 3 and 4, infection and passive immunity.) 2. explain how acute necrotizing fasciitis developed in this case and the pathophysiology involved. (see acute necrotizing fasciitis.) 3. what is the potential outcome for ms. w if antibiotic drugs do not reduce the infection quickly?

Which organs of the urinary system allow you to consciously control when urination will occur? a. kidneys and the urethra b. kidneys and the ureters c. bladder and the urethra d. bladder and the ureters