A Patient with Abdominal Injuries from a Motor Vehicle Crash

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with abdominal injuries from a motor vehicle crash is scheduled for surgery to remove the spleen.What bodily function will be affected by the removal of this organ?

• A) Filtration of waste products
• B) Removal of old red blood cells from circulation
• C) Clearance of mucous in the tracheobronchial tree
• D) Facilitation of glucose to be used by the cell for energy

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Definitions:

Heritability

The proportion of variation in a trait among individuals that can be attributed to genetic differences.

Heritability

The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors in a population.

Genetic Basis

The underlying genetic components and mechanisms that contribute to a specific trait, behavior, or condition in an organism.

Phenotypic Variation

Refers to the differences in physical appearance and physiological traits among individuals of the same species, caused by genetic and environmental factors.