Eutrophication in Water Bodies Can Lead to the Formation of Dead

question 4

Multiple Choice

Eutrophication in water bodies can lead to the formation of dead zones due to a depletion of

• A) carbon.
• B) oxygen.
• C) nitrogen.
• D) all nutrients.
• E) decomposers.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Adrenal Glands

A pair of endocrine glands that release hormones that prepare the body for emergencies and stressful situations and also release corticoids and small amounts of the sex hormones.

Pituitary Gland

The endocrine gland located in the brain that releases hormones that activate other endocrine glands as well as growth hormone; often called the “master gland.”

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress.