Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of the Term

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of the term aspiration?

• A)The loss of appetite
• B)Breathing fluid or an object into the lungs
• C)The backward flow of stomach contents into the mouth
• D)The swelling of body tissues with water

---

Definitions:

Closest Relatives

The species or taxonomic group that is most closely related to another in evolutionary terms, sharing a recent common ancestor.

Land Plants

Plants that have evolved to live primarily on land, as opposed to aquatic environments, featuring adaptations such as roots and protective tissues.

Plasmodium

A genus of unicellular protists that are parasites, causing malaria in humans and other animals.

Alveolates

Alveolates are a group of protists characterized by the presence of alveoli, small cavities enclosed by membranes located just under the cell surface, and include taxa such as dinoflagellates, apicomplexans, and ciliates.