Match the Term with the Best Description

question 60

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the best description.
-vascular compliance

• A)arteriosclerosis
• B)produced by turbulent blood flow
• C)blood flow is directly proportional to pressure differences and inversely proportional to resistance
• D)as pressure in a vessel decreases,the force holding it open decreases,and the vessel tends to collapse
• E)a characteristic of the venous system

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Definitions:

Deserts

Arid regions with extremely low rainfall, supporting limited plant and animal life, and characterized by harsh conditions such as high temperatures and low humidity.

Primary Consumers

Organisms that directly consume producers such as plants or algae, usually herbivores.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic, bacteria-like organisms that can live in a wide range of habitats, known for their ability to produce oxygen in a process similar to plants.

Coriolis Effect

The apparent deflection of moving objects when viewed in a rotating frame of reference, such as Earth's rotation affecting wind and ocean currents.