One of the Two Most Common Causes of Cirrhosis in the United

question 28

Multiple Choice

One of the two most common causes of cirrhosis in the United States is ____.

• A) bile duct blockage
• B) heart disease
• C) environmental toxins
• D) hepatitis C infection

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Definitions:

Resource Partitioning

The process by which competing species or individuals divide resources among themselves to reduce competition and increase biodiversity.

Insect-eating Birds

Birds that primarily consume insects as their food source, playing a crucial role in controlling insect populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.

Competition

The interaction between organisms or species in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another.

Keystone Species

A species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community and whose impact is disproportionately large relative to its abundance.