The North American Plate Is Bounded on the West with _____

question 53

Multiple Choice

The North American Plate is bounded on the west with _____ boundaries and the east with ___ boundaries.

• A)convergent and transform; divergent
• B)divergent; convergent and transform
• C)transform; convergent
• D)divergent; transform

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Definitions:

Thoracic

Pertaining to the chest region, including the thoracic vertebrae, ribs, and the organs within the thoracic cavity.

MALT Nodules

Clusters of lymphoid tissue found in mucous membranes throughout the body that help protect against pathogens.

Crypts

Crypts refer to tubular glands or pit-like depressions found in various tissues, such as the tonsils, intestines, and skin, often involved in secretory functions.

Efferent Vessels

Blood vessels that carry blood away from an organ or structure in the body, typically referring to the lymphatic vessels that transport lymph away from tissues.