A Blackout Like the Eight-State Blackout of 2003 Could Be

question 85

Multiple Choice

A blackout like the eight-state blackout of 2003 could be prevented by

• A)using energy efficient lights in most businesses.
• B)a self-healing smart electrical grid.
• C)switching from coal to natural gas for electrical generation.
• D)greater use of electricity during the work week instead of weekends.

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Adrenal Cortex Secretions

Hormones produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, including cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen precursors, which regulate various bodily functions.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male physical characteristics and reproductive tissues.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.