Refer to the Following Figure for Questions 53, 54, and 55

question 45

Multiple Choice

Refer to the following figure for questions 53, 54, and 55.   Letter "B" designates the ____, which allowed for an increase in human population growth.

• A) bubonic plague
• B) domestication of plants and animals
• C) industrial and scientific revolutions
• D) discovery of America
• E) emergence of agriculturally based urban societies

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Definitions:

Disease

A condition that disrupts normal physiological functions, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms, and can be caused by factors such as pathogens, genetic mutations, and environmental stress.

Swim Bladders

Air-filled sacs in some fish that help control buoyancy and maintain stability in the water.

Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Diaphragm

A muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, playing a major role in breathing.