Nina Gets a New Baby Turtle from a Friend,and Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

Nina gets a new baby turtle from a friend,and is told to feed it worms.For the first few months,the turtle seemed to grow well.But as time passed,the turtle's shell appeared soft and fragile.Someone suggested that the turtle might not be getting enough calcium in its diet.If this is true for this turtle,dietary calcium is

• A)a limiting factor.
• B)an environmental condition.
• C)a habitat condition.
• D)a natural environmental stressor.

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Definitions:

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation, which can involve abdominal cramps during a period.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual cycle in adolescent females, a significant milestone in female puberty.

Eclampsia

A severe complication of pregnancy that produces seizures and coma in the mother, related to pre-eclampsia, characterized by high blood pressure and often significant amounts of protein in the urine.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation - one or more missed menstrual periods.