The Movement by the U

question 139

Multiple Choice

The movement by the U.S.population to the ________ has lessened the demand for warm clothing and home heating equipment and increased demand for air conditioning.

• A) Sunbelt
• B) Pacific Northwest
• C) Northeast
• D) Mid-Coastal areas
• E) Heartland

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branching extensions of neurons that receive electrical messages from other cells.

Stem Cells

Immature cells that renew themselves and have the potential to develop into mature cells; given encouraging environments, stem cells from early embryos can develop into any cell type.

Neurogenesis

The production of new neurons from immature stem cells.

Spinal-Cord Axons

Nerve fibers in the spinal cord that conduct electrical impulses between the brain and the rest of the body, playing a crucial role in transmitting sensory information and motor commands.