Beaches Are Closed to Swimmers During a Red Tide to Protect

question 51

Multiple Choice

Beaches are closed to swimmers during a red tide to protect the public from

• A) Giardia.
• B) scombrotoxic fish poisoning.
• C) paralytic shellfish poisoning.
• D) flukes.

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Definitions:

Attention

The cognitive process of concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.

Sensory Store

The initial process of storing sensory information after it is received, lasting for a very brief period.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things.

Selectively

The act of choosing specific items or data while ignoring others based on certain criteria.