Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

question 48

Multiple Choice

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) :

• A) are attributed to Vibriobacter cholerae.
• B) are caused by diatoms and coccolithophorids.
• C) do not affect coastal fisheries.
• D) have decreased in frequency since 1992.
• E) may produce toxins that affect human neurological functioning.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous

This refers to the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic Nervous

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Peripheral System

Refers to the peripheral nervous system, which consists of all the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of the body, facilitating communication between the CNS and the limbs and organs.

Autonomic Nervous

Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the visceral muscles and internal organs, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.