Each of the Following Is a Major Factor in the Influence

question 101

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is a major factor in the influence of humans on global warming,EXCEPT one.Which is the exception?

• A) Increase in heat added by the bodies of humans and animals as their populations increase rapidly
• B) Use of gasoline (petrol)and natural gas in transportation vehicles,such as cars and aircraft
• C) Burning of wood,coal,and oil for heating and cooking
• D) Slash-and-burn methods that are destroying forests in South America

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Definitions:

Brush Border

A densely packed layer of microvilli found on the apical surface of epithelial cells in the small intestine, enhancing nutrient absorption.

Microvilli

Fingerlike projections from the plasma membrane of an epithelial cell; increase surface area of the cell.

Acidic Secretions

Fluids produced by cells or glands that contain a high concentration of acid, like stomach acid, aiding in digestion and other processes.

Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzyme

Enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars, facilitating their absorption and utilization by the body.