Disasters Such as Spills of Toxic Substances into the Environment

question 19

True/False

Disasters such as spills of toxic substances into the environment are considered natural disasters.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The chamber of the body protected by the rib cage, containing the lungs and heart, among other organs.

Left Arm

The upper limb on the left side of the body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Right Arm

The right arm refers to the limb on the right side of the body extending from the shoulder to the wrist, including all the joints, muscles, and bones within this area.

Pacinian

Referring to Pacinian corpuscles, pressure-sensitive mechanoreceptors that respond to deep, transient pressure and vibration.