Social Scientists Coined the Term __________ to Describe the Sprawling

question 17

Multiple Choice

Social scientists coined the term __________ to describe the sprawling metropolises like Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland at the core of regional economies like Cascadia.

• A) edge city
• B) city-state
• C) metropolitan statistical area
• D) census district

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Definitions:

Pons

The pons is a part of the brain located in the brainstem, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Midbrain

The middle portion of the brainstem, involved in functions such as vision, hearing, motor control, and sleep/wake cycles.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and pass through various foramina of the skull to innervate the head, neck, and visceral organs directly.

Medulla Oblongata

A portion of the brainstem responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure control.