Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Results of Current

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the results of current research with respect to the cause of nonorganic failure to thrive syndrome?

• A)presence of metabolic disorders that interfere with digestion
• B)presence of growth-retarding illnesses throughout infancy and early childhood
• C)lack of adequate nutrition
• D)lack of a close emotional attachment with caretakers

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Definitions:

Keystone Species

An essential species in an ecosystem that plays a key role in maintaining the balance, wherein its elimination would cause dramatic shifts in the ecosystem's dynamics.

Nutrient Cycling

The movement and exchange of organic and inorganic matter back into the production of living matter.

Resource Availability

The level of availability of various resources (natural, economic, human, etc.) that can be accessed or utilized by organisms, individuals, or societies.

Keystone Species

A species whose presence and role within an ecosystem have a disproportionate effect on the environment relative to its abundance.