The Banning of TV Set and Computer Disposal in Landfills

question 87

Multiple Choice

The banning of TV set and computer disposal in landfills by 35 states in the U.S. a.is expected to

• A)cause interstate smuggling of e-waste
• B)be regulated by the federal government
• C)be voted down by consumers during the next general election
• D)set the stage for an emerging highly profitable e-recycling industry
• E)none of these answers

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheaths

Protective coverings around nerve fibers made of myelin, which increase the speed at which impulses propagate along the myelinated fiber.

PNS

Peripheral Nervous System, which consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Nerves

Bundles of axons within the peripheral nervous system that transmit information to and from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.

Membrane Permeability

The quality of a biological membrane that allows substances to pass through it, controlling the entry and exit of materials.