You Have Discovered a New Worm-Like Animal

question 58

Multiple Choice

You have discovered a new worm-like animal.You are convinced it is not a nematode because it

• A) has a complete digestive tract.
• B) is unsegmented.
• C) has bilateral symmetry.
• D) has a coelom.
• E) has tapered ends.

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Definitions:

Negligence Per Se

The legal doctrine where an act is considered negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.

Assumption of Risk

A legal principle that a person may not recover for injuries received from a dangerous activity if they voluntarily exposed themselves to the danger with full knowledge of the risks involved.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine where if the plaintiff in a negligence case is also found to be at fault to any degree, they cannot recover damages from the defendant.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the harm.