Blue Mussels _______ in Response to the Presence of Crabs

question 8

Multiple Choice

Blue mussels _______ in response to the presence of crabs.

• A) grow defensive spines
• B) grow a thicker shell during development
• C) close up and move
• D) increase their shell thickness

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Definitions:

Dialysate

A fluid used in dialysis that contains specific solutes necessary for removing unwanted substances from the blood of a person with kidney dysfunction.

Circulates

Moves or flows continuously or freely through a closed system or area, often referring to fluids or air.

Fluid Loss

The depletion of bodily fluids, critical for maintaining the body’s function, which can result from various factors including sweating, bleeding, or illness.

Intake-Output Measurement

Monitoring and recording the amount of fluids a patient consumes and excretes over a particular period, important in medical care for maintaining fluid balance.