Examlex

Solved

Define Extinction and Give the Possible Causes of Mass Extinction

question 57

Essay

Define extinction and give the possible causes of mass extinction. What single human activity increases the susceptibility of a given species to extinction. Why?


Definitions:

Myofibrils

Rod-like units of muscle cells composed of long chains of sarcomeres, responsible for muscle contraction.

Action Potential

A rapid, temporary change in a cell's membrane potential, crucial for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Calcium

A chemical element and an essential nutrient for living organisms, critical for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

Sodium

A chemical element (Na) that is an essential mineral for life, involved in nerve impulse transmission and muscle function.

Related Questions