Some Environmentalists Argue That We Should Protect the Environment as Much

question 101

Multiple Choice

Some environmentalists argue that we should protect the environment as much as possible, regardless of cost. Which of the following is not a likely outcome of pursuing such a course of action?

• A)lower levels of nutrition, health care, and housing
• B)a lower standard of living
• C)slowing or reversing technological advancement
• D)the elimination of all pollution

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Definitions:

Prostacyclin

A potent vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation produced by the endothelial cells of blood vessels.

Fibrinogen

A soluble plasma protein that is converted into fibrin during blood clotting, playing a critical role in wound healing.

Fibrin

A protein formed during blood clotting that is essential for wound healing, creating a fibrous mesh that impedes blood flow.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot, which is an essential mechanism to prevent excessive bleeding when the vascular system is injured.