The Region of the United States That Is Relatively More

question 43

Multiple Choice

The region of the United States that is relatively more earthquake prone is the

• A)eastern United States.
• B)western United States.
• C)northern United States.
• D)southern United States.
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Macrophage

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.

Connective Tissue

A type of tissue in the body that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs, comprised of cells, fibers, and extracellular matrix.

Monocyte

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in immune defense, capable of differentiating into macrophages and dendritic cells.

White Blood Cell Count

A measure of the number of white blood cells present in the blood, an important indicator of immune function or infection.