Which Individual Was the First to Publish a Reasonably Accurate

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which individual was the first to publish a reasonably accurate chart of an ocean current, specifically, the Gulf Stream?

• A)Edward Forbes
• B)John Harrison
• C)Benjamin Franklin
• D)Captain James Cook

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation and conservation of energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Autonomic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System is a part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for regulating involuntary body functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting sensory information to the central nervous system and carrying out motor commands.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.