Human Beings Use as Much Energy in One Year as the Amount

question 81

Multiple Choice

Human beings use as much energy in one year as the amount of solar energy that hits the surface of the earth in

• A)one hour.
• B)one day.
• C)one week.
• D)one month.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Components

Parts of the sympathetic nervous system, a branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.

Parasympathetic Components

Components of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to conserve energy and restore the body to a state of calm after periods of stress or danger.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and release hormones directly into the blood, regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.