Microorganisms That Live in Severe Habitats, Such as Very Hot

question 94

Multiple Choice

Microorganisms that live in severe habitats, such as very hot, acidic, or salty environments, are called ______.

• A) psychrophiles
• B) thermophiles
• C) barophiles
• D) extremophiles
• E) halophiles

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Definitions:

Precipitous Labor

Labor that progresses very quickly, often resulting in childbirth in less than three hours from the onset of contractions.

Contractions

The tightening and shortening of muscles, often referring to those of the uterus during labor.

Fetal Presentation

The position a fetus is in, in relation to the birth canal, during delivery. Common presentations include cephalic (head first), breech (feet or buttocks first), and shoulder.

Vertex

The highest point; in obstetrics, it refers to the top portion of the baby's head as it presents in the birth canal.