What Prompted the Massive Migration of Irish to the United

question 175

Multiple Choice

What prompted the massive migration of Irish to the United States in the 1840s?

• A) The Irish civil war
• B) The potato famine in Ireland
• C) The Anglo-Irish war
• D) Religious persecution in Ireland

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Definitions:

Fenestrae

Small openings or pores, especially in the capillary endothelial cells, that allow for exchange of substances between the blood and surrounding tissues.

Interstitial Spaces

Areas that surround tissue cells, filled with interstitial fluid, which allows for the transport of substances between blood and cells.

Arteriosclerosis

A general term describing the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, which can restrict blood flow to organs and tissues.

Aging Arteries

The process through which arteries become less flexible and more prone to plaque accumulation as one ages, often leading to cardiovascular diseases.