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Many pinnipeds reproduce by polygamy in which one dominant male controls and mates with a harem of females.

While working in the outpatient clinic, the nurse notes that the chart states that a patient has intermittent claudication. Which of these statements by the patient would be consistent with this information?

Laboratory testing is ordered for a patient during a clinic visit for routine assessment of hypertension. When monitoring for target organ damage, the nurse will be most concerned about

Although at the present time the populations of sea turtles are in low numbers, there is no concern amongst marine scientists, who think this is just a result of the natural life cycle of these organisms (this is why sea turtles are not considered to be endangered).

In reviewing healthcare provider admission orders for a patient admitted for treatment of a deep vein thrombosis of the left lower leg, which order should the nurse question?

Most sharks have 5 pairs of gills slits, which are used for the water to exit once it has passed by the gills.

The external nares of sharks connect to the gills and are used for extracting oxygen from the water.

Which of the following is not a function of the notochord?

The melon is a fatty organ in odontocetes that is used for echolocation. It focuses sound in front of their heads.

The bones of penguins are heavier than those of flying birds (of comparable size). Penguins can afford the extra weight because the water supports their bodies. In addition, the extra weight helps them to dive underwater.