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What is the primary reason for the endangerment of sharks and rays?

Overfishing coupled with habitat loss and the climate crisis.

How much of the world's shark and ray species are threatened with extinction?

37%

What are some changes in behavior that sharks are experiencing due to rising ocean temperatures?

Shifting where they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce.

According to the World Wildlife F, how have sharks and rays been perceived for a long time?

<p>Misunderstood and underappreciated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of sharks and rays changing their behavior on the marine ecosystem?

<p>It could cause cascading effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the reasons why sharks are among the most endangered marine animals?

<p>Overfishing, habitat loss, and the climate crisis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List?

<p>It is a list that assesses the conservation status of species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are sharks and rays adapting to the changing ocean temperatures?

<p>They are changing their behaviors, such as shifting their habitat, diet, and reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sharks and rays in the marine ecosystem?

<p>They are apex predators that help maintain the balance of the ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why have sharks and rays been misunderstood and underappreciated for a long time?

<p>They have been portrayed as villains in stories and their ecological importance has been overlooked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the 7 S's of crime scene investigation involves taking photographs of the overall area and close-ups of items using evidence markers or a ruler for size reference?

<p>See the Scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating witnesses during a crime scene investigation?

<p>To prevent them from tampering with evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the first officer to arrive at a crime scene?

<p>To secure the scene and preserve evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in a crime scene investigation involves collecting and securing evidence using specific techniques and procedures?

<p>Secure and Collect Evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of logging evidence onto an evidence log and marking it with an evidence label in a crime scene investigation?

<p>To ensure the admissibility of the evidence in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment prohibits 'unreasonable searches and seizures' in a crime scene investigation?

<p>Fourth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is a search warrant not needed in a crime scene investigation?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the 7 S's of crime scene investigation involves creating a sketch of the scene in such a way that investigators could recreate the crime scene at an alternate location?

<p>Sketch the Scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scanning the scene in a crime scene investigation?

<p>To identify the primary and secondary crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should witnesses be separated from one another during a crime scene investigation?

<p>To prevent them from creating a cover story</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step of the 7 S's of crime scene investigation involves creating a sketch that includes objects in the room, the location of evidence, and other relevant details?

<p>See the Scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for evidence to be admissible in a court of law during a crime scene investigation?

<p>A chain of custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ways do the Tuscaloosa Police Department's Major Crimes Unit (MCU) ensure the security of a crime scene, as shown in the video?

<p>Two ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is a search warrant NOT needed during a crime scene investigation?

<p>When an object is in plain view of an officer or investigator</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'antibiotics' mean?

<p>Against life, specifically against microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are antibiotics effective against many organisms called?

<p>Broad-spectrum antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly used type of antibiotics?

<p>Antibacterials</p> Signup and view all the answers

When may a pediatrician decide that antibiotics are not necessary for a child?

<p>Based on the child's symptoms and test results</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of antibiotics mentioned in the text?

<p>antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are broad-spectrum antibiotics and narrow-spectrum antibiotics?

<p>Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against many organisms, while narrow-spectrum antibiotics are effective against just a few organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a pediatrician decide that antibiotics are not necessary for a child, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Based on the child's symptoms and perhaps some test results, the pediatrician may determine that antibiotics are not necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current approach of most doctors regarding the prescription of antibiotics, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Most doctors are not as quick to reach for their prescription pads as they once were, considering the necessity of antibiotics based on the patient's condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement of the 20th century includes antibiotics?

<p>Antimicrobial drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Alexander Fleming accidentally discover in 1928?

<p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What revolutionized medicine as a result of Alexander Fleming's discovery?

<p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What emerged shortly after the introduction of penicillin?

<p>Antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using antibiotics judiciously?

<p>To avoid health risks and maintain their effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did a 2002 survey show regarding antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections?

<p>A 40% reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are antibacterials designed to treat?

<p>Bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has almost eradicated serious diseases in many parts of the world?

<p>Childhood vaccinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the growing issue that doctors are more cautious in prescribing antibiotics to combat?

<p>Antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of drugs includes antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic drugs?

<p>Antimicrobial drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to preserve the life-saving properties of antibiotics?

<p>Using antibiotics wisely and as directed by pediatricians</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused enormous human suffering and high mortality rates before antibiotics?

<p>Bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics?

<p>They are a significant medical achievement of the 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928?

<p>It revolutionized medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current situation regarding antibiotic resistance?

<p>It continues to grow</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using antibiotics judiciously?

<p>To avoid health risks and maintain their effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of antibacterials?

<p>To treat bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of doctors being cautious in prescribing antibiotics?

<p>To combat the growing issue of resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Penicillin's success during World War II?

<p>Widespread commercial production and use</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of childhood vaccinations?

<p>To almost eradicate serious diseases in many parts of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category of drugs do antimicrobials include?

<p>Antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused enormous human suffering and high mortality rates before antibiotics?

<p>Bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of a 2002 survey regarding antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections?

<p>A 40% reduction in antibiotic prescriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to preserve the life-saving properties of antibiotics?

<p>Using antibiotics wisely and as directed by pediatricians</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Story of Antibiotics: From Discovery to Resistance

  • Antibiotics must be used judiciously to avoid health risks and maintain their effectiveness.
  • Childhood vaccinations have almost eradicated serious diseases in many parts of the world.
  • Antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, are a significant medical achievement of the 20th century.
  • Antimicrobials include antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic drugs.
  • Antibacterials are designed to treat bacterial infections, which can cause various illnesses.
  • Before antibiotics, bacterial infections caused enormous human suffering and high mortality rates.
  • Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928 revolutionized medicine.
  • Penicillin's success during World War II led to widespread commercial production and use.
  • Antibiotic resistance emerged shortly after penicillin's introduction and continues to grow.
  • Doctors are now more cautious in prescribing antibiotics to combat the growing issue of resistance.
  • A 2002 survey showed a 40% reduction in antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections.
  • It is crucial to use antibiotics wisely and as directed by pediatricians to preserve their life-saving properties.

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