The Disruption and Loss of Environment and Organisms Such as Coral

question 16

True/False

The disruption and loss of environment and organisms such as coral reefs will have substantial impacts on human economic development.

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Definitions:

Atherosclerosis

Form of cardiovascular disease characterized by the accumulation of fatty materials (usually cholesterol) in the arteries.

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid, necessary for the formation of cell membranes and certain hormones, but high levels in blood can increase heart disease risk.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Clotting Process

The series of events in the body that lead to the formation of a blood clot, involving the activation, aggregation, and adhesion of platelets along with the deposition of fibrin.