In Ranking the Disasters, Worldwide Data from 1947-1980 Shows Earthquakes

question 8

True/False

In ranking the disasters, worldwide data from 1947-1980 shows earthquakes produced the largest number of deaths.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) from the periphery to the central nervous system.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit impulses from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, enabling movement and action.

Afferent;efferent

Afferent refers to conducting signals towards a central point (e.g., nerves that carry sensory information to the brain), while efferent refers to conducting signals away from a central point (e.g., nerves that carry motor signals from the brain to muscles).

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, governing both voluntary actions and involuntary responses.