2. when administering a bulk-forming laxative, the nurse instructs the patient to drink the medication mixed in a full 8-ounce glass of water. which statement best explains the rationale for this instruction? a. the water acts to stimulate bowel movements. b. the water will to reduce the bulk of the intestinal contents. c. these laxatives may cause esophageal obstruction if taken with insufficient water. d. the water acts as a lubricant to produce bowel movements.

What protects the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juices?

Match the type of adaptation to the correct example, structural adaptation functional adaptation behavioral adaptation example type of adaptation elephants live in herds to protect their young leaves of a rain forest plant species have a pointed tip that enables rainwater to drain off easily. camels have nostrils that they can close snakes produce venom to kill prey and defend themselves. earthworms coil when touched, as part of a defense mechanism. human skin darkens with increased exposure to sunlight.

The phylogeny chart shows the evolution of camels. camelus is the modern-day camel. based on this chart, which three statements are true? ⭕ modern camels are more related to stenomylus than to eschatius. ⭕ stenomylous and modern camels do not share a common ancestor. ⭕ modern camels are more related to camelops than to aepycamelus. ⭕ pliauchenia and oxydactylus may share similar features. ⭕ procamelus and stenomylous may share similar features.