How Many of the World's 580 Biosphere Reserves Include Coastal

question 71

Multiple Choice

How many of the world's 580 biosphere reserves include coastal or marine habitats?

• A)about 100
• B)about 50
• C)about 20
• D)about 10

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Definitions:

Isometric Contractions

Muscle contractions where the muscle exerts force without changing length, used for stabilization and posture.

Tetanus Of Muscles

A condition characterized by prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers caused by potent toxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium tetani.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and fall in electrical membrane potential that transmits signals along neural and muscle cells.

Muscle Fibers

The cells of muscles that are specialized for contraction, allowing for body movements, posture maintenance, and heat production among other functions.