As Habitats Are Fragmented and Consequently Shrinking in Size,a Major

question 21

Multiple Choice

As habitats are fragmented and consequently shrinking in size,a major problem is

• A)the edge effect.
• B)lack of corridors.
• C)overexploitation.
• D)introduced species.

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Definitions:

Major Proteins

Essential, large molecules made up of amino acids that play critical roles in the body's structure, function, and regulation of tissues and organs.

Macrophages

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

Inflammation

The body's response to injury or infection, marked by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Lymphatic Vessels

Thin-walled vessels structured similar to blood vessels, that carry lymph throughout the body, helping to rid the body of toxins and waste.