Which of the Following Characteristics Were Most Likely Present in the First

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics were most likely present in the first animals that colonized land?

• A) ability to resist dehydration and presence of a spine
• B) ability to resist dehydration and support themselves on four limbs
• C) ability to resist dehydration and eat producers
• D) ability to eat producers and support themselves on four limbs

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Definitions:

Short Urethra

A condition where the urethra, the tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, is shorter than normal, potentially affecting urinary flow and function.

Urinary Tract Infections

Infections caused by bacteria affecting the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, and urethra.

Perineum

The region of the body between the pubic symphysis and the coccyx, including the external genitalia and the anus, often referenced in childbirth and injury.

Renal Ultrasounds

A diagnostic imaging method used to visualize the kidneys and related structures like the bladder using sound waves.