What Name Would You Assign to a Dense Phaneritic Green

question 62

Multiple Choice

What name would you assign to a dense phaneritic green rock having olivine and pyroxene as dominant minerals?

• A) gabbro
• B) granite
• C) diorite
• D) peridotite

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Definitions:

Interstitial Spaces

Areas that surround tissue cells, filled with interstitial fluid, which allows for the transport of substances between blood and cells.

Arteriosclerosis

A general term describing the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, which can restrict blood flow to organs and tissues.

Aging Arteries

The process through which arteries become less flexible and more prone to plaque accumulation as one ages, often leading to cardiovascular diseases.

Tunica

Refers to a layer or covering of tissues in various organs, such as blood vessels (e.g., tunica intima, media, and adventitia).