Continental Drift

question 63

Multiple Choice

Continental drift

• A)had no real impact on the evolutionary history of vertebrates.
• B)never occurred.
• C)is the movement of the continents on the Earth's surface.
• D)ceased to occur several million years ago.
• E)occurs only in the Old World.

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Definitions:

Water Mattresses

Mattresses filled with water, used to reduce pressure on the skin and help prevent bedsores, providing support and comfortable positioning for patients with limited mobility.

Dependent Edema

Swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in the tissues, often affecting the lower legs and feet due to gravity when sitting or standing.

Low-air-loss Mattress

A type of mattress designed to reduce pressure on the skin by using airflow, often used for patients at risk of bed sores.

Bed Rest

A medical treatment recommendation where a patient is advised to lie down and limit physical activity, often to speed up recovery.