Organisms That Obtain Nutrients from Decaying Matter Are Called _____

question 39

Multiple Choice

Organisms that obtain nutrients from decaying matter are called _____.

• A)autotrophs
• B)heterotrophs
• C)saprophytes
• D)lithophytes

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Definitions:

Abdominal Flat Plate

A type of X-ray imaging typically used to look at the abdominal area and diagnose conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract.

Fecal Occult Test

A screening tool used to detect hidden blood in the stool, often an early sign of colorectal cancer or other conditions.

Hemorrhoids

Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding.

Liquid Stool

A watery form of feces, often indicative of digestive disturbances or gastroenteritis.