Examlex

Solved

Is It Likely That Coal Will Be Formed in the Future

question 31

Essay

Is it likely that coal will be formed in the future from present day deposits of plants and animals? Explain why or why not.


Definitions:

Aldosterone

Steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex that facilitates potassium exchange for sodium in the distal renal tubule, causing sodium reabsorption and potassium and hydrogen secretion.

Na+

Sodium ions, which are essential for various physiological functions, including nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

Nephron

Functional unit of the kidney, consisting of the renal corpuscle, the proximal convoluted tubule, the loop of Henle, and the distal convoluted tubule.

Interstitial Fluid

The fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste.

Related Questions