Woodpeckers and squirrels fight for nesting rights in the same holes and spaces in trees, while the lions and cheetahs of the African savanna fight for the same antelope and gazelle prey. Which of the following statements about these relationships is accurate? A. These are examples of competition because the organisms are fighting for resources.

B. These are examples of predation because the organisms are trying to take each other’s food and homes.

C. These are examples of predation because lions and cheetahs eat woodpeckers and squirrels.

D. These are examples of competition because no organisms are helped or harmed.

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?