The Immune System Functions to

question 60

Multiple Choice

The immune system functions to

• A) Regulate body activities
• B) Protect the body against disease and infection
• C) Regulate water and sodium balance
• D) Eliminate waste

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Definitions:

Divergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, leading to the formation of new crust as magma rises to the surface.

Plate Movements

Plate movements refer to the slow, continuous motion of Earth's lithospheric plates on the semi-fluid asthenosphere, causing phenomena like earthquakes, volcanic activity, and the formation of mountains.

Mid-ocean Divergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates are moving apart, creating new oceanic crust, typically at a mid-ocean ridge.

Submarine Lava Flows

Lava flows that occur beneath the ocean's surface, often originating from underwater volcanoes or fissures, contributing to the formation of new seafloor.