Why do we observe that superficial, varicose veins are more common in the lower extremities than in the upper extremities?

1. -define adaptation2 explain darwin's theories of descent with modification and natural selection in detail3. -explain how each of these provides evidence for evolution: a. -fossil record, including superposition and transitional fossilsb-anatomy, including homologous structuresc-biological molecules, including dna and proteins4. -explain the difference between convergent and divergent evolution.5. -define and give three examples of artificial selection6. -define and give one example of coevolution.7. -explain biodiversity and how it benefits humans.8. -explain a type of population lest affected by environmental change.

Read this summary of a scientific theory: "cells are the most basic structural and functional units of life. all living organisms are made up of one or more cells. all cells that are alive in the world today came from pre-existing cells." which of the following would require this theory to be modified? -a.) a survey finds that a majority of people believe viruses carry out the basic processes of life. -b.) a prominent scientist says she feels strongly that one day the theory will be challenged by life on other planets. -c.) the dna of unicellular and multi-cellular organisms is shown to have many fundamental similarities. -d.) scientific observations show that microscopic organisms living in the deep ocean are not made up of cells.

Which term specifically refers to an area of the body between a medial and lateral structure