Adaptive Evolution

question 69

Multiple Choice

Adaptive evolution

• A) is large-scale movement of a single species over a new geographic area.
• B) occurs when a more adapted species causes the extinction of a less adapted one.
• C) is the process by which natural selection improves the match between an organism and its environment over time.
• D) is an increase in the adaptiveness of many species that have already evolved.

Grasp the concept of biopolitics and its key sites as discussed by both Agamben and Foucault.

Understand the importance of self-knowledge and avoiding judgment in patient care.

Identify the role of the nursing process and critical thinking in patient care.

Recognize the significance of evidence-based practice in improving patient outcomes.

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Definitions:

Oligodendrocytes

A type of glial cell in the central nervous system that produces the myelin sheath, helping to increase the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along nerve cells.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases and insulates the axons of many neurons, allowing for faster transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Astrocytes

Star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord involved in physical support, repair, and nutrient transport within the central nervous system.

Node

A point of intersection or a junction between different elements or structures, often used in contexts of networks or biological processes.