Inefficient Use of Which of the Following Is a Major

question 49

Multiple Choice

Inefficient use of which of the following is a major culprit in wasting energy resources (estimated at 43% of the energy Americans use) ?

• A) cars
• B) appliances
• C) homes
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Catecholamines

Chemical compounds, including epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are produced by the adrenal glands and function as neurotransmitters and hormones, playing key roles in the body's response to stress.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.

Histamine

A nitrogenous compound involved in local immune responses, regulating physiological function in the gut, and acting as a neurotransmitter for the brain, spinal cord, and uterus.

Protease

An enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids.