Peter Has Been Subjected to an Unreasonable Amount of Noise

question 7

Essay

Peter has been subjected to an unreasonable amount of noise from his neighbor, who constantly plays his stereo at full volume. Peter is angry about his neighbor, but he is even angrier about the excessive pollution being emitted by a local factory that burns old tires in direct violation of a state statute prohibiting such conduct. Do the acts of Peter's neighbor and the factory constitute nuisances? If they do, give Peter assistance on any possible courses of action to eliminate the problems.

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Definitions:

Enteric Nervous System

Known as the "second brain," this extensive mesh-like system of neurons controls the function of the gastrointestinal system.

Digestive Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where digestion of food occurs.

Presynaptic Terminals

The ends of axons where neurotransmitters are stored before being released across the synaptic cleft to transmit nerve impulses.

Axons

Long, threadlike extensions of a nerve cell that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.