During the Course of Darwin's Journey Aboard the HMS Beagle

question 5

Multiple Choice

During the course of Darwin's journey aboard the HMS Beagle he was collecting and recording ________ and ________.

• A)biological; genetic evidence
• B)religious; political evidence
• C)historical; biological evidence
• D)fossils; geological evidence
• E)geological; biological diversity evidence

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

A narrow space between the end of a neuron and an adjacent cell, where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals.

Organophosphate Poison

Toxic chemicals found in certain pesticides and nerve agents that inhibit the function of acetylcholinesterase, leading to overstimulation of nerves.

Pacemaker Cells

Cells located in the heart that control the heart rate by generating impulses that travel through the heart, stimulating contractions.

Action Potentials

Electrical impulses that allow neurons to transmit information to other neurons, muscles, or glands.