The Permian\Triassic Orogenic Event That Occurred with the Collision of an Island

question 6

Multiple Choice

The Permian\Triassic orogenic event that occurred with the collision of an island arc with the western margin of North America is called the ____ orogeny.

• A)Antler
• B)Cordilleran
• C)Sonoma
• D)Franciscan
• E)Western

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Definitions:

Beta Adrenergic Receptors

Cell surface receptors that are sensitive to epinephrine and norepinephrine and are involved in the fight-or-flight response, affecting heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and metabolism.

Muscle Contraction

The process where muscle fibers shorten or tighten, leading to movement or stabilization of body parts.

Intestinal Muscle

Smooth muscle found in the intestines, responsible for the movement of food along the digestive tract through peristalsis.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles, heart, and glands.