What Class of Asteroids Is a Threat to Earth and Other

question 95

Essay

What class of asteroids is a threat to Earth and other terrestrial planets? Why?

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Definitions:

Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory signals to the brain, also implicated in inflammatory processes.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced by the nervous system to cope with pain or stress, often described as "natural painkillers."

Sodium Ions

Charged particles of sodium, essential for the electrical signaling in nervous system and regulation of blood pressure.

Vestibular Sensation

The sense related to balance and spatial orientation, arising from the inner ear and processed by the brain's vestibular system.