According to the Meteorological Service of Canada, Which of the Following

question 81

Multiple Choice

According to the Meteorological Service of Canada, which of the following defines a severe thunderstorm?

• A)a storm having a tornado
• B)a storm having surface wind gusts below 90 km/h
• C)a storm having hail less than 2 cm in diameter
• D)a storm having misty rain

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Definitions:

Precapillary Sphincter

A band of smooth muscle that adjusts blood flow into capillaries mainly by contracting and relaxing, thereby regulating the passage of blood into tissues.

Lactate Production

Lactate production occurs during anaerobic respiration in muscles, where glucose is converted to lactate in the absence of sufficient oxygen, leading to muscle fatigue.

Venous Tone

The degree of constriction experienced by the veins, influencing the volume of blood held within venous reservoirs and blood pressure.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem that regulates vital functions, such as heart rate and breathing.