After a Major Natural Disaster, Such as a Flood, Hurricane

question 17

Multiple Choice

After a major natural disaster, such as a flood, hurricane, or tornado, many tasks need to be completed as efficiently as possible. For which situation below would finding an Euler circuit or an efficient eulerization of a graph be the appropriate mathematical technique to apply?

• A) The electric company must check several substations for malfunctions.
• B) The gas company must check along all gas lines for possible leaks.
• C) The phone company must respond to customers' needs in several parts of town.
• D) The water company must spot-check the integrity of eight water towers located throughout the city.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Beta Cells

Pancreatic beta cells are cells located in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that produce and release insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Thyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development in the body.

Anterior Pituitary

The anterior, glandular lobe of the pituitary gland; functions as a classical endocrine gland; secretes growth hormone, prolactin, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, and several tropic hormones. Compare with posterior pituitary.

TSH

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones.