Specificity Refers to

question 17

Multiple Choice

Specificity refers to

• A) the extent to which those coming in contact with the agent are likely to die.
• B) how quickly victims will come in contact with and react to the agent.
• C) how long the effects of the agent will last over what amount of territory and with what strength.
• D) whether or not the agent is specific to a particular animal, plant, or human species and the extent, if any, to which the agent can jump between species.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A small region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms.

Biological Clock

A mechanism in living organisms that controls the timing of various physical functions, such as sleep and wake cycles, hormone release, and other bodily functions.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, responsible for converting light into neural signals for vision.

Time Zones

Geographically based divisions where the local time is adjusted from the standard time, primarily influenced by the rotation of the earth relative to the sun.