Which One of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of Animals

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a defining characteristic of animals but not of plants?

• A)Animals, but not plants, are autotrophs
• B)Animals, but not plants, are heterotrophs
• C)Animals, but not plants, are eukaryotes
• D)Animals, but not plants, are prokaryotes

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Definitions:

Chest Tube

A medical device used to remove air, fluid, or pus from the intrathoracic space to prevent or treat a collapsed lung or to drain fluid from around the lungs.

Water Seal Chamber

A component of a chest drainage system that prevents air from entering the pleural space while allowing air and fluids to exit, creating a one-way valve mechanism.

Chest X-ray

A diagnostic imaging test that uses a small amount of electromagnetic radiation to produce images of the structures inside the chest, including the heart, lungs, and bones.

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as the acidity (pH) of the blood.