Which of the Following Is a Primary Effect of Tsunamis

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary effect of tsunamis?

• A) fire
• B) water pollution
• C) beach erosion
• D) disease
• E) loss of income

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Definitions:

Alarm Phase

The initial reaction of the body to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the fight or flight response.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate metabolism and immunity, among other functions.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play a critical role in regulating metabolism, inflammation, and immune responses in the body.

Glycogen Cascade

A biochemical process involving the breakdown of glycogen into glucose to provide energy for cellular processes.