All of the Following Are Adaptations Against Sinking in the Open

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following are adaptations against sinking in the open ocean except:

• A) long spines and projections.
• B) lipid droplets.
• C) dense tissues.
• D) gas bladders.
• E) small size.

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Definitions:

Sebaceous Secretions

Oily substances produced by sebaceous glands in the skin, helping to lubricate and protect the skin and hair.

Buck Extension Traction

A form of skeletal traction used in orthopedics to stabilize and align lower limb fractures by applying weights and counterweights.

Pale Skin

A lighter or whiter appearance of the skin than is normal for an individual, which can be a sign of illness, stress, or exposure to cold.

Absence of Pulse

An indication that the heart is not effectively pumping blood, a critical sign of cardiac arrest or death.