Match Each Term with the Correct Definition

question 62

Multiple Choice

Match each term with the correct definition.
-laparoscopy

• A)Visual examination of the contents of the abdomen using a scope
• B)Computerized collection and translation of multiple x-rays into a 3-dimensional picture
• C)X-ray examination of the esophagus during and after the patient swallows barium
• D)Enema that contains barium, which shows up well under x-ray
• E)Radiographic examination of vessels that connect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas to the duodenum

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Definitions:

Allele Frequency

Allele frequency refers to how common an allele is in a population, expressed as a proportion or percentage of all alleles for a given gene in the population.

Stabilizing Selection

Natural selection that acts against extreme phenotypes and favors intermediate variants; associated with a population well adapted to its environment. Compare with directional selection and disruptive selection.

Natural Selection

The process by which individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, driving the evolution of species.

Population

A collection of the same species individuals who live in a specified area and breed among themselves.