The 14C:12C Ratio Can Be Used to Date Fossils That

question 68

Multiple Choice

The 14C:12C ratio can be used to date fossils that are up to approximately how old?

• A)100 million years
• B)7,500 years
• C)7 million years
• D)75,000 years

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Definitions:

Rate of Healing

The speed at which a wound or injury recovers, which can vary depending on factors like age, health status, and environmental conditions.

Dry Yellow Slough

A term describing a type of wound exudate that is yellowish in color and indicates the presence of dead tissue or fibrous matter in the wound.

Hydrocolloid Dressing

A type of adhesive bandage made of gel-forming agents that provide a moist environment to promote wound healing and protect from infection.

Wet-to-Dry Dressings

A wound care technique involving the application of moist gauze onto a wound and allowing it to dry, facilitating the removal of dead tissue when the dressing is changed.