Gaia Theory Considers the Earth to Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

Gaia Theory considers the Earth to be

• A) a unified interconnected whole.
• B) easily described by a number of unrelated individual scientific theories.
• C) a living goddess and the spiritual mother of the world.
• D) a simple piece of inanimate matter.

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Thyroid Storm

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Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland, leading to a speeding up of metabolic processes.

Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune disease where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.