What Does the Saffir-Simpson Scale Use to Classify Hurricanes

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Multiple Choice

What does the Saffir-Simpson Scale use to classify hurricanes?

• A) storm surge
• B) rain amount
• C) duration of rain
• D) wind speed
• E) central core temperature

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Definitions:

Endoneurium

A layer of delicate connective tissue that encloses the myelin sheath of each peripheral nerve fiber, providing support and insulation.

Myelin

A fatty substance that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, enhancing the speed of electrical impulses.

Pudendal Nerve

A nerve in the pelvic region that carries sensory and motor information to and from the genitalia and surrounding areas.

Spinal Nerves

Nerves that branch out from the spinal cord, transmitting motor, sensory, and autonomic messages between the body and the spinal cord.