In the Insight to a National Geographic Explorer Segment About

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Essay

In the Insight to A National Geographic Explorer segment about Sylvia Earle's encounter with an octopus, we learn that humans are newcomers who have managed to dominate the earth in a relatively short time. Why does she have a problem with this? What are some problems that you could envision from human dominance

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Definitions:

Reduced Glomerular Filtration

A decrease in the kidney's ability to filter blood, potentially leading to an accumulation of waste products in the body.

Proton Pump Inhibitor

A class of drugs that reduce stomach acid production by blocking the enzyme in the stomach wall that produces acid.

Nasogastric (NG)

Pertaining to a tube inserted through the nose into the stomach for feeding or drainage.

Feeding Tube

A medical device used to provide nutrition to individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by mouth, are unable to swallow safely, or need nutritional supplementation.