Note: your teacher will grade your responses to questions 24‒25 to ensure you receive proper credit for your answers. what is an adaptation? why must organisms adapt? why are there different adaptations? use an example to explain your answers.

an adaptation is a change or process by which an organism takes to be better suited for its environment. for example; migration is a behavioral adaptation, this is needed because birds are not built to last extremely cold climates. there are different adaptations because there are different species needing to adjust to different things, bears don't migrate; they hibernate.

the correct answer is anaphylaxis.

anaphylaxis is a condition caused by insect bites, foods, medications, manifested by tongue swelling, shortness of breath, vomiting, low blood pressure. it sometimes may occur without an obvious reason. it is treated with epinephrine injection.other tretments include antihistamines and steroids,

in case if a person is bitten by a snake then after contacting the medical control, there is a need to apply a pressure immobilization bandage and try to make the person calm and as still as possible unless and until any medical comes.

try to avoid washing of the bitten region as any venom left on the skin can in determining the snake. make sure to not cut the wound, or try to suck the venom out from the region, and do not apply any kind of tourniquet.