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The West Coast of South America Is Known for Its

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The west coast of South America is known for its seasonal upwelling. What kind of sediment is likely to be abundant based on this information?


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Histamine

A compound found in the body as a part of the immune response that causes dilation of capillaries, contraction of smooth muscle, and stimulation of gastric acid secretion, involved in allergic reactions.

Heparin

A medication used as an anticoagulant to prevent and treat blood clots.

Basophils

A type of white blood cell involved in immune responses and inflammation, known for releasing histamine and other chemicals during allergic reactions.

Thrombus

A blood clot that forms within a blood vessel, which can impede blood flow.

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