A population of deer has a carrying capacity of 875 deer, with a maximum rate of increase of 1.0 per individual per year. Using the logistic population growth model, what is the approximate population growth rate for a population of 420 deer? 148 deer per year
218 deer per year
307 deer per year
474 deer per year

What condition is kept close to its set point in osmoregulation? a. body temperature b.platelet count c.blood glucose level d.water balance

Fill in the blank with the best word to complete the sentence. white blood cells protect against and aid in blood clotting when injuries are sustained.

Ms. w, a 21-year-old woman, came into a clinic after suffering a deep laceration on her foot while walking barefoot around her yard. the wound was cleaned, sutured, and bandaged, and she was released to return home after receiving tetanus antitoxoid. within 72 hours, the wound area was red and swollen, the suture line was dark in color, and it was accompanied by severe throbbing pain. ms. w had a high fever, her heart felt like it was racing, and she was finding it hard to concentraten even on simple tasks. she returned to the clinic and was immediately taken to the hospital. following lab tests, a diagnosis of acute necrotizing fasciitis was made. discussion questions 1. explain why ms. w. received a tetanus antitoxoid before leaving the hospital. (see chapters 3 and 4, infection and passive immunity.) 2. explain how acute necrotizing fasciitis developed in this case and the pathophysiology involved. (see acute necrotizing fasciitis.) 3. what is the potential outcome for ms. w if antibiotic drugs do not reduce the infection quickly?