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Plate Tectonic Theory Provides a Framework for the Study of Geology

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Plate tectonic theory provides a framework for the study of geology due to its predictive and explanatory powers. Define plate tectonics and give three examples of what plate tectonics predicts or explains.


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Expectorant

A medication that helps clear mucus and other secretions from the respiratory tract, often used in treating coughs.

Mucus

A sticky, slimy substance produced by mucous membranes and glands for protection and lubrication in the body.

Airway

The path that air follows to enter and leave the lungs, including the nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx, trachea, and bronchi.

Insulin

A hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.

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