World War I Saw the First Use of Many New

question 75

Multiple Choice

World War I saw the first use of many new weapons.One of these,poison gas,was particularly devastating due to its:

• A)short- and long-term effects;having recovered,most victims had recurring bouts of sickness.
• B)effects on both those at whom it was directed and those who used it.
• C)physical and psychological effects.
• D)effect on the civilian population close to the front.
• E)effects on the surrounding environment.

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Definitions:

Lateral Geniculate

A part of the thalamus that acts as a primary processing center for visual information received from the retina.

Dentate Gyrus

A part of the hippocampus involved in memory formation, thought to contribute to the generation of new memories.

Internal Carotid Arteries

Major arteries located on either side of the neck that supply blood to the brain, eyes, and parts of the face and scalp.

Vertebral Arteries

Pair of arteries that arise from the subclavian arteries and ascend in the neck to supply blood to the brain and spinal cord.