The Diagram Below Conveys the Idea That

question 55

Multiple Choice

The diagram below conveys the idea that

• A)oceanic subduction zones are areas where ecosystems are particularly rich.
• B)biogeochemical cycles store and cycle matter across the different spheres.
• C)diversity is only one indicator of an ecosystem's health.
• D)life tends to exist in clumps with little between the productive areas.

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Definitions:

Pain Receptors

Pain receptors, or nociceptors, are sensory neurons that respond to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the brain, which interprets them as pain.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is responsible for transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, involved in regulating vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and sleep cycles.