Stratospheric Ozone

question 27

Multiple Choice

Stratospheric ozone:

• A) is a pollutant.
• B) is composed of nitrogen.
• C) has been decreasing for several decades.
• D) is thinning because of sulfur oxide pollution.
• E) absorbs all of the incoming ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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Definitions:

Endothelial Dysfunction

A pathological state of the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium), leading to cardiovascular risk and other diseases.

Vasospasm

A condition characterized by the sudden constriction of blood vessels, reducing blood flow, often associated with conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon or after a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Hemolysis

The breaking down of red blood cells, leading to the release of hemoglobin into the surrounding fluid.

Elevated Liver Enzymes

Higher than normal levels of enzymes in the liver, indicating liver damage or inflammation.