Biogenic Limestones That Represent Deep- Marine Environments Are Characterized By

question 6

Multiple Choice

Biogenic limestones that represent deep- marine environments are characterized by:

• A) sponge skeletons.
• B) foraminifera skeletons.
• C) radiolaria skeletons.
• D) diatom skeletons.

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Definitions:

Corticotropin-Releasing Factor

A peptide hormone involved in the stress response by stimulating the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.

Gluconeogenesis

The metabolic pathway that generates glucose from certain non-carbohydrate substrates, crucial for maintaining blood sugar levels.

Inflammatory Response

The body's protective reaction to infection, irritation, or injury, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.