That View That Every "Natural Kind" of Living Thing Is

question 54

Multiple Choice

That view that every "natural kind" of living thing is characterized by an unchanging core of features and separated from all other natural kinds by a sharp break is

• A) essentialism.
• B) catastrophism.
• C) uniformitarianism.
• D) natural selection.

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Definitions:

Ankylosing Spondylitis

A chronic, inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and large joints, leading to pain and stiffness.

Degenerative Joint Disease

Another term for osteoarthritis, focusing on the progressive loss of cartilage within joints leading to joint pain and stiffness.

Acute Gout

A sudden onset of gout symptoms, such as intense joint pain, redness, and swelling, usually affecting a single joint.

Sharp Pain

A sudden, intense, and typically brief pain that can be a sign of injury, inflammation, or other acute conditions.