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The Objective of ________ Is to Maximize Beneficial Use of the Floodplain

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The objective of ________ is to maximize beneficial use of the floodplain while minimizing flood damage and the cost of flood protection.


Definitions:

Physiologic Response

The body's natural reaction to stimuli, including changes in metabolism, heart rate, and other involuntary functions.

General Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment, often through physiological or behavioral modification.

Parathyroid Glands

Four small glands embedded in the posterior thyroid gland that secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), also known as parathormone.

Melanocyte-Stimulating

Refers to a hormone involved in the regulation of skin and hair color by promoting the production of melanin in melanocytes.

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