When a Stream, Wave Action, or Excavation by Humans Undercuts

question 54

Multiple Choice

When a stream, wave action, or excavation by humans undercuts the base of a slope, slope failure may occur because __.

• A) ground water will be drained out of the slope
• B) the weight of the slope will have been reduced
• C) the shear force/stress on the base of a potential landslide mass will have been increased
• D) downslope support of the slope materials will have been reduced or eliminated
• E) the normal force/stress across the base of a potential landslide mass will have been reduced

Understand spinal nerve anatomy and its implications for movement and sensation in specific body regions.

Grasp the concept of reflex action, including different types of reflexes and their physiological significance.

Analyze the effects of nerve damage on sensation and movement, illustrating the relationship between spinal nerve damage and specific bodily functions.

Understand the organization and functions of the spinal cord and associated structures.

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Definitions:

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