Which Environmental Factor Encourages Us to Increase Our Food Consumption

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption?

• A)easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants
• B)increasing number of regulations that apply to food labeling
• C)social encouragement to work out and be active
• D)increasing use of texting for cell phone communication

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Definitions:

Nematocysts

Specialized cells in the tentacles of cnidarians such as jellyfish, used for capturing prey and defense through the release of toxins.

Cnidarian

Invertebrates existing as either a polyp or medusa, with two tissue layers and radial symmetry.

Muscle and Nerve Fibers

Specialized cells within the body, muscle fibers responsible for contraction and motion, and nerve fibers responsible for transmitting electrical impulses.

Portuguese Man-of-War

A marine cnidarian known for its venomous tentacles, which it uses to capture prey.