Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

question 61

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.
-thoracostomy

• A)an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
• B)creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus
• C)creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
• D)emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway
• E)surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

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Definitions:

Nutrient Inputs

The introduction of essential nutrients into an ecosystem or environment, typically influencing growth and development of organisms.

Estuary

A coastal body of water that connects to an ocean, in which fresh water from the land mixes with salt water.

Lianas

Woody vines that climb up trees and other structures to reach sunlight in dense forest environments.

Epiphytes

Plants that grow on other plants without drawing nutrients from their hosts, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air or rain.