Which of These Best Explains the Stunning Rise in Myopia

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of these best explains the stunning rise in myopia (nearsightedness) in developed nations in East and Southeast Asia?

• A) Too much sunlight on the eyes
• B) Habituation to lengthy viewing distances
• C) An increased number of hours spent in the classroom or study hall or indoors
• D) Faulty retinas
• E) Actually the rise is seen among Africans and Laotians, not among East and Southeast Asians

Identify factors that influence speciation rates in different organisms.

Recognize the role of reproductive isolation in the speciation process.

Describe the impact of genetic and ecological factors on speciation.

Explain how polyploidy contributes to speciation in plants.

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Definitions:

Arcuate

Describing something as having a curved shape or structure, often used in biological and anatomical contexts.

Interlobar Arteries

Blood vessels that run between the lobes of an organ, such as the kidneys, facilitating blood flow.

Renal Pyramid

Cone-shaped tissues of the kidney that are involved in urine transport and formation.

Peritoneal

Relating to or affecting the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.