Which of the Following Are Signs and Symptoms of Poor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of poor nutritional status?

• A) Flaky facial skin, facial edema, pale skin color
• B) Tongue is a deep red in color with surface papillae present.
• C) Firm, pink nailbeds
• D) Firm hair that is resistant to plucking

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Definitions:

Allopolyploids

Organisms that contain multiple sets of chromosomes derived from different species, typically as a result of hybridization followed by chromosome doubling.

New Species

A group of organisms that have undergone speciation, possessing distinct genetic, behavioral, or morphological characteristics from their ancestors.

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation occurring within the same geographical area, where new species evolve from a single ancestral species while inhabiting the same geographic region.

Animal Species

A group of animals that share genetic similarities, can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.