Invasive Species

question 54

Multiple Choice

Invasive species

• A) usually perform less well than native species because they lack adaptations to counter predators.
• B) usually perform less well than native species because they lack adaptations to counter pathogens.
• C) can harm native species that lack adaptations to counter the competing invasive.
• D) usually reproduce slowly.
• E) do not spread from their original point of introduction.

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Definitions:

Fresh Frozen Plasma

A blood product made from the liquid portion of whole blood, quick-frozen to preserve clotting factors, used in treatments requiring coagulation support.

Packed Red Blood Cells

Concentrated red blood cells that have been separated from plasma and other components, commonly used in transfusions to treat anemia.

Laboratory Blood Bank

A specialized section in a laboratory for storing, processing, and distributing blood and its components for transfusion.

Orthostatic Hypotension

Decrease in blood pressure related to positional or postural changes from lying to sitting or standing positions.