The Mass Production of Automobiles in the 1920s Led to the Growth

question 11

Multiple Choice

The mass production of automobiles in the 1920s led to the growth of

• A) the railroad industry.
• B) the petroleum industry.
• C) suburban communities.
• D) installment buying.
• E) lifestyle changes.

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Definitions:

Arteries

Vessels that transport blood rich in oxygen from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Vasomotor Center

A region in the medulla oblongata of the brain that regulates blood pressure by controlling the dilation and constriction of blood vessels.

Elastic Arteries

Large arteries that contain elastic tissue in their walls, enabling them to stretch and recoil for blood flow regulation.

Precapillary Sphincter

A band of smooth muscle that regulates blood flow into the capillaries, largely controlling the microcirculation.