Which of the Following Statements About Protected Areas That Have

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about protected areas that have been established to preserve biodiversity is correct?

• A) About 25 percent of Earth's land area is now protected.
• B) Developing nations have a larger ecological footprint than developed nations, thus protected areas should be primarily established in developing nations.
• C) Management of a protected area should be coordinated with management of the land surrounding the area.
• D) It is only important to protect land within biodiversity hot spots.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs in the presynaptic terminal of neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neurotransmission.

Neuromuscular Junction

The synapse or point of contact between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber, through which signals are transmitted to cause muscle contraction.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the peripheral and central nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and various cognitive functions.

Excitation-Contraction

A biological mechanism that describes the process of muscle fiber contraction triggered by electrical impulses.