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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?
Misunderstood and underappreciated.
What is the impact of sharks and rays changing their behavior on the marine ecosystem?
It could cause cascading effects.
What are some of the reasons why sharks are among the most endangered marine animals?
Overfishing, habitat loss, and the climate crisis.
What is the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List?
It is a list that assesses the conservation status of species.
How are sharks and rays adapting to the changing ocean temperatures?
They are changing their behaviors, such as shifting their habitat, diet, and reproduction.
What is the role of sharks and rays in the marine ecosystem?
They are apex predators that help maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
Why have sharks and rays been misunderstood and underappreciated for a long time?
They have been portrayed as villains in stories and their ecological importance has been overlooked.
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?
See the Scene
What is the purpose of separating witnesses during a crime scene investigation?
To prevent them from tampering with evidence
What is the primary role of the first officer to arrive at a crime scene?
To secure the scene and preserve evidence
Which step in a crime scene investigation involves collecting and securing evidence using specific techniques and procedures?
Secure and Collect Evidence
What is the purpose of logging evidence onto an evidence log and marking it with an evidence label in a crime scene investigation?
To ensure the admissibility of the evidence in court
Which amendment prohibits 'unreasonable searches and seizures' in a crime scene investigation?
Fourth Amendment
Under what circumstances is a search warrant not needed in a crime scene investigation?
All of the above
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?
Sketch the Scene
What is the purpose of scanning the scene in a crime scene investigation?
To identify the primary and secondary crime scene
Why should witnesses be separated from one another during a crime scene investigation?
To prevent them from creating a cover story
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?
See the Scene
What is required for evidence to be admissible in a court of law during a crime scene investigation?
A chain of custody
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?
Two ways
In which situation is a search warrant NOT needed during a crime scene investigation?
When an object is in plain view of an officer or investigator
What does the term 'antibiotics' mean?
Against life, specifically against microbes
What are antibiotics effective against many organisms called?
Broad-spectrum antibiotics
What is the most commonly used type of antibiotics?
Antibacterials
When may a pediatrician decide that antibiotics are not necessary for a child?
Based on the child's symptoms and test results
What are the different types of antibiotics mentioned in the text?
antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
What are broad-spectrum antibiotics and narrow-spectrum antibiotics?
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against many organisms, while narrow-spectrum antibiotics are effective against just a few organisms.
Why might a pediatrician decide that antibiotics are not necessary for a child, as mentioned in the text?
Based on the child's symptoms and perhaps some test results, the pediatrician may determine that antibiotics are not necessary.
What is the current approach of most doctors regarding the prescription of antibiotics, as mentioned in the text?
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.
What significant achievement of the 20th century includes antibiotics?
Antimicrobial drugs
What did Alexander Fleming accidentally discover in 1928?
Penicillin
What revolutionized medicine as a result of Alexander Fleming's discovery?
Penicillin
What emerged shortly after the introduction of penicillin?
Antibiotic resistance
What is the purpose of using antibiotics judiciously?
To avoid health risks and maintain their effectiveness
What did a 2002 survey show regarding antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections?
A 40% reduction
What are antibacterials designed to treat?
Bacterial infections
What has almost eradicated serious diseases in many parts of the world?
Childhood vaccinations
What is the growing issue that doctors are more cautious in prescribing antibiotics to combat?
Antibiotic resistance
Which group of drugs includes antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic drugs?
Antimicrobial drugs
What is crucial to preserve the life-saving properties of antibiotics?
Using antibiotics wisely and as directed by pediatricians
What caused enormous human suffering and high mortality rates before antibiotics?
Bacterial infections
What is the significance of antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics?
They are a significant medical achievement of the 20th century
What was the impact of Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928?
It revolutionized medicine
What is the current situation regarding antibiotic resistance?
It continues to grow
What is the primary purpose of using antibiotics judiciously?
To avoid health risks and maintain their effectiveness
What is the main role of antibacterials?
To treat bacterial infections
What is the importance of doctors being cautious in prescribing antibiotics?
To combat the growing issue of resistance
What was the outcome of Penicillin's success during World War II?
Widespread commercial production and use
What is the primary purpose of childhood vaccinations?
To almost eradicate serious diseases in many parts of the world
What category of drugs do antimicrobials include?
Antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitic drugs
What caused enormous human suffering and high mortality rates before antibiotics?
Bacterial infections
What was the outcome of a 2002 survey regarding antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections?
A 40% reduction in antibiotic prescriptions
What is crucial to preserve the life-saving properties of antibiotics?
Using antibiotics wisely and as directed by pediatricians
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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